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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.70, 1,460.28 and 479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.70, 1,460.28 and 479.96 is: 719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.70 : 1,460.28 = 479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.70/1,460.28 = 479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.70x = 1,460.28 × 479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.70x = 700,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,875.99/973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.81

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