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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.63, 1,459.23 and 388.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.63, 1,459.23 and 388.03 is: 581.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.63 : 1,459.23 = 388.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.63/1,459.23 = 388.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.63x = 1,459.23 × 388.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.63x = 566,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,225.02/973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.56

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