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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.71, 1,460.79 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.71, 1,460.79 and 315.54 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.71 : 1,460.79 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.71/1,460.79 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.71x = 1,460.79 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.71x = 460,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,937.68/973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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