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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.03, 1,457.10 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.03, 1,457.10 and 444.87 is: 666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.03 : 1,457.10 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.03/1,457.10 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.03x = 1,457.10 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.03x = 648,220.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,220.08/972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.87

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