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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.66, 1,460.42 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.66, 1,460.42 and 315.52 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.66 : 1,460.42 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.66/1,460.42 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.66x = 1,460.42 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.66x = 460,787.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,787.67/973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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