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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.16, 1,459.58 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.16, 1,459.58 and 289 is: 433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.16 : 1,459.58 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.16/1,459.58 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.16x = 1,459.58 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.16x = 421,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,818.62/973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.45

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