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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.27, 1,456.38 and 483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.27, 1,456.38 and 483.84 is: 724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.27 : 1,456.38 = 483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.27/1,456.38 = 483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.27x = 1,456.38 × 483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.27x = 704,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,654.90/972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.75

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