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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.90, 1,460.47 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.90, 1,460.47 and 357.42 is: 535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.90 : 1,460.47 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.90/1,460.47 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.90x = 1,460.47 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.90x = 522,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,001.19/973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.99

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