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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,456.29 and 484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,456.29 and 484.80 is: 726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.52 : 1,456.29 = 484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.52/1,456.29 = 484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.52x = 1,456.29 × 484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.52x = 706,009.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,009.39/971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.71

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