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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.44, 1,459.84 and 486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.44, 1,459.84 and 486.92 is: 729.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.44 : 1,459.84 = 486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.44/1,459.84 = 486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.44x = 1,459.84 × 486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.44x = 710,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,825.29/974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.47

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