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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974, 1,460.76 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974, 1,460.76 and 608.40 is: 912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974 : 1,460.76 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974/1,460.76 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974x = 1,460.76 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974x = 888,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,726.38/974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.45

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