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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.16, 1,458.44 and 459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.16, 1,458.44 and 459.08 is: 688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.16 : 1,458.44 = 459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.16/1,458.44 = 459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.16x = 1,458.44 × 459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.16x = 669,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,540.64/973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.01

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