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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.93, 1,458.54 and 479.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.93, 1,458.54 and 479.07 is: 718.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.93 : 1,458.54 = 479.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.93/1,458.54 = 479.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.93x = 1,458.54 × 479.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.93x = 698,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,742.76/972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.18

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