Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.26, 1,460.43 and 396
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 973.26, 1,460.43 and 396 is: 594.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973.26 : 1,460.43 = 396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973.26/1,460.43 = 396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973.26x = 1,460.43 × 396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973.26x = 578,330.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,330.28/973.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594.22
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