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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.51, 1,456.39 and 484.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.51, 1,456.39 and 484.71 is: 726.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.51 : 1,456.39 = 484.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.51/1,456.39 = 484.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.51x = 1,456.39 × 484.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.51x = 705,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,924.37/971.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.63

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