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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.18, 1,458.84 and 395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.18, 1,458.84 and 395 is: 592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.18 : 1,458.84 = 395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.18/1,458.84 = 395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.18x = 1,458.84 × 395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.18x = 576,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,241.80/972.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.73

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