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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.62, 1,458.05 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.62, 1,458.05 and 355.89 is: 533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.62 : 1,458.05 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.62/1,458.05 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.62x = 1,458.05 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.62x = 518,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,906.30/972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.51

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