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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.31, 1,460.09 and 280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.31, 1,460.09 and 280.01 is: 420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.31 : 1,460.09 = 280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.31/1,460.09 = 280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.31x = 1,460.09 × 280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.31x = 408,844.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,844.15/973.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.06

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