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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.09, 1,459.53 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.09, 1,459.53 and 388.17 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.09 : 1,459.53 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.09/1,459.53 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.09x = 1,459.53 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.09x = 566,545.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,545.76/973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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