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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.52, 1,460.07 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.52, 1,460.07 and 315.46 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.52 : 1,460.07 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.52/1,460.07 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.52x = 1,460.07 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.52x = 460,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,593.68/973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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