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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.47, 1,458.12 and 606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.47, 1,458.12 and 606.45 is: 908.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.47 : 1,458.12 = 606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.47/1,458.12 = 606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.47x = 1,458.12 × 606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.47x = 884,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,276.87/973.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.38

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