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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.75, 1,460.87 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.75, 1,460.87 and 289.75 is: 434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.75 : 1,460.87 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.75/1,460.87 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.75x = 1,460.87 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.75x = 423,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,285.63/973.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.70

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