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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.33, 1,460.08 and 280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.33, 1,460.08 and 280.05 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.33 : 1,460.08 = 280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.33/1,460.08 = 280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.33x = 1,460.08 × 280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.33x = 408,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,896.92/973.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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