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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.96, 1,460.94 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.96, 1,460.94 and 315.88 is: 473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.96 : 1,460.94 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.96/1,460.94 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.96x = 1,460.94 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.96x = 461,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,485.11/973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.82

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