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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.93, 1,459.16 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.93, 1,459.16 and 356.30 is: 534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.93 : 1,459.16 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.93/1,459.16 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.93x = 1,459.16 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.93x = 519,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,898.44/972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.36

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