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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.55, 1,459.86 and 479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.55, 1,459.86 and 479.99 is: 719.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.55 : 1,459.86 = 479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.55/1,459.86 = 479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.55x = 1,459.86 × 479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.55x = 700,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,720.05/973.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.76

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