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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.01, 1,459.32 and 387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.01, 1,459.32 and 387.83 is: 581.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.01 : 1,459.32 = 387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.01/1,459.32 = 387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.01x = 1,459.32 × 387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.01x = 565,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,968.08/973.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.67

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