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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.97, 1,456.59 and 484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.97, 1,456.59 and 484.53 is: 726.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.97 : 1,456.59 = 484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.97/1,456.59 = 484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.97x = 1,456.59 × 484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.97x = 705,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,761.55/971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.11

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