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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.79, 1,461.28 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.79, 1,461.28 and 396.66 is: 595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.79 : 1,461.28 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.79/1,461.28 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.79x = 1,461.28 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.79x = 579,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,631.32/973.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.24

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