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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.90, 1,458.06 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.90, 1,458.06 and 356.04 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.90 : 1,458.06 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.90/1,458.06 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.90x = 1,458.06 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.90x = 519,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,127.68/972.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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