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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.60, 1,456.20 and 484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.60, 1,456.20 and 484.44 is: 725.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.60 : 1,456.20 = 484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.60/1,456.20 = 484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.60x = 1,456.20 × 484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.60x = 705,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,441.53/972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.32

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