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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.30, 1,458.38 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.30, 1,458.38 and 395.16 is: 592.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.30 : 1,458.38 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.30/1,458.38 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.30x = 1,458.38 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.30x = 576,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,293.44/972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.71

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