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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.46, 1,458.91 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.46, 1,458.91 and 396.02 is: 593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.46 : 1,458.91 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.46/1,458.91 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.46x = 1,458.91 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.46x = 577,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,757.54/973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.51

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