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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.89, 1,459.63 and 410.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.89, 1,459.63 and 410.29 is: 615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.89 : 1,459.63 = 410.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.89/1,459.63 = 410.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.89x = 1,459.63 × 410.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.89x = 598,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,871.59/972.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.56

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