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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.86, 1,460.21 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.86, 1,460.21 and 388.96 is: 583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.86 : 1,460.21 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.86/1,460.21 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.86x = 1,460.21 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.86x = 567,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,963.28/973.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.21

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