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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.11, 1,459.65 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.11, 1,459.65 and 395.97 is: 593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.11 : 1,459.65 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.11/1,459.65 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.11x = 1,459.65 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.11x = 577,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,977.61/973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.95

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