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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.27, 1,459.22 and 485.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.27, 1,459.22 and 485.98 is: 728.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.27 : 1,459.22 = 485.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.27/1,459.22 = 485.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.27x = 1,459.22 × 485.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.27x = 709,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,145.66/973.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.62

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