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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.27, 1,458.06 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.27, 1,458.06 and 314.12 is: 471.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.27 : 1,458.06 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.27/1,458.06 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.27x = 1,458.06 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.27x = 458,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,005.81/972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.07

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