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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.69, 1,460.76 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.69, 1,460.76 and 280.37 is: 420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.69 : 1,460.76 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.69/1,460.76 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.69x = 1,460.76 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.69x = 409,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,553.28/973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.62

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