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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.26, 1,458.57 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.26, 1,458.57 and 387.27 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.26 : 1,458.57 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.26/1,458.57 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.26x = 1,458.57 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.26x = 564,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,858.47/972.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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