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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.48, 1,458.56 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.48, 1,458.56 and 356.32 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.48 : 1,458.56 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.48/1,458.56 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.48x = 1,458.56 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.48x = 519,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,714.10/972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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