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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.94, 1,459.68 and 396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.94, 1,459.68 and 396.22 is: 594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.94 : 1,459.68 = 396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.94/1,459.68 = 396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.94x = 1,459.68 × 396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.94x = 578,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,354.41/972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.44

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