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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.52, 1,460.28 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.52, 1,460.28 and 388.64 is: 582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.52 : 1,460.28 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.52/1,460.28 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.52x = 1,460.28 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.52x = 567,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,523.22/973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.96

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