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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.62, 1,459.15 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.62, 1,459.15 and 356.33 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.62 : 1,459.15 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.62/1,459.15 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.62x = 1,459.15 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.62x = 519,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,941.68/972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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