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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.46, 1,458.43 and 664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.46, 1,458.43 and 664.26 is: 996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.46 : 1,458.43 = 664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.46/1,458.43 = 664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.46x = 1,458.43 × 664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.46x = 968,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,776.71/972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.21

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