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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.11, 1,456.74 and 484.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.11, 1,456.74 and 484.49 is: 726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.11 : 1,456.74 = 484.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.11/1,456.74 = 484.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.11x = 1,456.74 × 484.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.11x = 705,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,768.68/972.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.02

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