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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.01, 1,459.55 and 388.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.01, 1,459.55 and 388.29 is: 582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.01 : 1,459.55 = 388.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.01/1,459.55 = 388.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.01x = 1,459.55 × 388.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.01x = 566,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,728.18/973.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.45

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