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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.15, 1,456.30 and 608.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.15, 1,456.30 and 608.11 is: 910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.15 : 1,456.30 = 608.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.15/1,456.30 = 608.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.15x = 1,456.30 × 608.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.15x = 885,590.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,590.59/973.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.02

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