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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.91, 1,457.55 and 484.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.91, 1,457.55 and 484.83 is: 727.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.91 : 1,457.55 = 484.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.91/1,457.55 = 484.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.91x = 1,457.55 × 484.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.91x = 706,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,663.97/971.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.09

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