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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.74, 1,460.52 and 487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.74, 1,460.52 and 487.11 is: 730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.74 : 1,460.52 = 487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.74/1,460.52 = 487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.74x = 1,460.52 × 487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.74x = 711,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,433.90/973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.62

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