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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.41, 1,457.43 and 484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.41, 1,457.43 and 484.33 is: 726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.41 : 1,457.43 = 484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.41/1,457.43 = 484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.41x = 1,457.43 × 484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.41x = 705,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,877.07/971.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.65

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