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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.51, 1,460.46 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.51, 1,460.46 and 315.56 is: 473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.51 : 1,460.46 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.51/1,460.46 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.51x = 1,460.46 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.51x = 460,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,859.38/973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.40

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