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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.63, 1,460.08 and 388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.63, 1,460.08 and 388.77 is: 583.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.63 : 1,460.08 = 388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.63/1,460.08 = 388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.63x = 1,460.08 × 388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.63x = 567,635.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,635.30/973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.01

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