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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.10, 1,458.83 and 664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.10, 1,458.83 and 664.52 is: 996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.10 : 1,458.83 = 664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.10/1,458.83 = 664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.10x = 1,458.83 × 664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.10x = 969,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,411.09/973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.21

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