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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.65, 1,458.34 and 479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.65, 1,458.34 and 479.32 is: 717.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.65 : 1,458.34 = 479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.65/1,458.34 = 479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.65x = 1,458.34 × 479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.65x = 699,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,006.68/973.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.92

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