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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.28, 1,458.37 and 484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.28, 1,458.37 and 484.93 is: 727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.28 : 1,458.37 = 484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.28/1,458.37 = 484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.28x = 1,458.37 × 484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.28x = 707,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,207.36/972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.37

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