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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.37, 1,460.87 and 396.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.37, 1,460.87 and 396.65 is: 595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.37 : 1,460.87 = 396.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.37/1,460.87 = 396.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.37x = 1,460.87 × 396.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.37x = 579,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,444.80/973.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.30

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