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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.70, 1,460.62 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.70, 1,460.62 and 315.66 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.70 : 1,460.62 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.70/1,460.62 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.70x = 1,460.62 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.70x = 461,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,059.31/973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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