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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.24, 1,459.94 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.24, 1,459.94 and 289.24 is: 433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.24 : 1,459.94 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.24/1,459.94 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.24x = 1,459.94 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.24x = 422,273.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,273.05/973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.88

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