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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.91, 1,461.02 and 388.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.91, 1,461.02 and 388.91 is: 583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.91 : 1,461.02 = 388.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.91/1,461.02 = 388.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.91x = 1,461.02 × 388.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.91x = 568,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,202.98/973.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.43

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