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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.39, 1,458.03 and 452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.39, 1,458.03 and 452.10 is: 677.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.39 : 1,458.03 = 452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.39/1,458.03 = 452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.39x = 1,458.03 × 452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.39x = 659,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,175.36/972.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.89

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