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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.36, 1,459.95 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.36, 1,459.95 and 280.22 is: 420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.36 : 1,459.95 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.36/1,459.95 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.36x = 1,459.95 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.36x = 409,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,099.89/973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.30

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