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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.00, 1,460.75 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.00, 1,460.75 and 280.54 is: 420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.00 : 1,460.75 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.00/1,460.75 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.00x = 1,460.75 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.00x = 409,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,795.85/974.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.73

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