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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.85, 1,456.86 and 484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.85, 1,456.86 and 484.44 is: 726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.85 : 1,456.86 = 484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.85/1,456.86 = 484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.85x = 1,456.86 × 484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.85x = 705,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,761.26/971.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.20

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