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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972, 1,458 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972, 1,458 and 288 is: 432

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972 : 1,458 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972/1,458 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972x = 1,458 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972x = 419,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,904/972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432

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