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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.67, 1,458.94 and 395.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.67, 1,458.94 and 395.53 is: 593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.67 : 1,458.94 = 395.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.67/1,458.94 = 395.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.67x = 1,458.94 × 395.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.67x = 577,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,054.54/972.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.27

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