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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974, 1,461.36 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974, 1,461.36 and 461.04 is: 691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974 : 1,461.36 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974/1,461.36 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974x = 1,461.36 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974x = 673,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,745.41/974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.73

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