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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,460.49 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,460.49 and 315.54 is: 473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,460.49 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,460.49 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,460.49 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 460,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,843.01/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.30

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