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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.02, 1,459.92 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.02, 1,459.92 and 395.76 is: 593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.02 : 1,459.92 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.02/1,459.92 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.02x = 1,459.92 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.02x = 577,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,777.94/973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.80

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