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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.53, 1,459.49 and 396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.53, 1,459.49 and 396.81 is: 594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.53 : 1,459.49 = 396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.53/1,459.49 = 396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.53x = 1,459.49 × 396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.53x = 579,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,138.24/973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.88

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