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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.04, 1,458.59 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.04, 1,458.59 and 387.84 is: 581.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.04 : 1,458.59 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.04/1,458.59 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.04x = 1,458.59 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.04x = 565,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,697.61/973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.37

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