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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.46, 1,458.42 and 664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.46, 1,458.42 and 664.24 is: 996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.46 : 1,458.42 = 664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.46/1,458.42 = 664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.46x = 1,458.42 × 664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.46x = 968,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,740.90/972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.18

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