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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.63, 1,458.99 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.63, 1,458.99 and 356.49 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.63 : 1,458.99 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.63/1,458.99 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.63x = 1,458.99 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.63x = 520,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,115.35/972.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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