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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.95, 1,461.29 and 389.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.95, 1,461.29 and 389.00 is: 583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.95 : 1,461.29 = 389.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.95/1,461.29 = 389.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.95x = 1,461.29 × 389.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.95x = 568,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,432.56/973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.64

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