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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.95, 1,458.34 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.95, 1,458.34 and 484.92 is: 726.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.95 : 1,458.34 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.95/1,458.34 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.95x = 1,458.34 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.95x = 707,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,177.02/972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.84

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