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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.11, 1,458.24 and 485.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.11, 1,458.24 and 485.49 is: 727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.11 : 1,458.24 = 485.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.11/1,458.24 = 485.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.11x = 1,458.24 × 485.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.11x = 707,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,960.94/973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.52

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