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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.59, 1,458.63 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.59, 1,458.63 and 452.07 is: 677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.59 : 1,458.63 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.59/1,458.63 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.59x = 1,458.63 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.59x = 659,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,402.86/972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.99

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