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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.83, 1,460.98 and 315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.83, 1,460.98 and 315.70 is: 473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.83 : 1,460.98 = 315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.83/1,460.98 = 315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.83x = 1,460.98 × 315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.83x = 461,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,231.39/973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.63

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