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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.33, 1,456.25 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.33, 1,456.25 and 484.72 is: 726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.33 : 1,456.25 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.33/1,456.25 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.33x = 1,456.25 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.33x = 705,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,867.44/971.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.71

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