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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.36, 1,457.60 and 484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.36, 1,457.60 and 484.94 is: 726.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.36 : 1,457.60 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.36/1,457.60 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.36x = 1,457.60 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.36x = 706,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,848.54/972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.94

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