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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.95, 1,461.12 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.95, 1,461.12 and 315.99 is: 474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.95 : 1,461.12 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.95/1,461.12 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.95x = 1,461.12 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.95x = 461,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,699.31/973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.05

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