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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.88, 1,455.62 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.88, 1,455.62 and 483.84 is: 724.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.88 : 1,455.62 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.88/1,455.62 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.88x = 1,455.62 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.88x = 704,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,287.18/971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.66

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