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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.60, 1,460.55 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.60, 1,460.55 and 315.64 is: 473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.60 : 1,460.55 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.60/1,460.55 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.60x = 1,460.55 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.60x = 461,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,000.70/973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.50

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