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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.95, 1,460.18 and 487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.95, 1,460.18 and 487.35 is: 730.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.95 : 1,460.18 = 487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.95/1,460.18 = 487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.95x = 1,460.18 × 487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.95x = 711,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,618.72/973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.65

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