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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.04, 1,459.24 and 479.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.04, 1,459.24 and 479.14 is: 718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.04 : 1,459.24 = 479.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.04/1,459.24 = 479.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.04x = 1,459.24 × 479.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.04x = 699,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,175.41/973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.55

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