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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.08, 1,459.08 and 485.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.08, 1,459.08 and 485.46 is: 727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.08 : 1,459.08 = 485.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.08/1,459.08 = 485.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.08x = 1,459.08 × 485.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.08x = 708,324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,324.98/973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.92

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