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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.46, 1,460.15 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.46, 1,460.15 and 388.44 is: 582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.46 : 1,460.15 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.46/1,460.15 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.46x = 1,460.15 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.46x = 567,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,178.72/973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.64

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