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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.32, 1,458.84 and 479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.32, 1,458.84 and 479.96 is: 719.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.32 : 1,458.84 = 479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.32/1,458.84 = 479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.32x = 1,458.84 × 479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.32x = 700,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,184.82/973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.38

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