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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.02, 1,460.52 and 486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.02, 1,460.52 and 486.46 is: 729.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.02 : 1,460.52 = 486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.02/1,460.52 = 486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.02x = 1,460.52 × 486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.02x = 710,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,484.56/974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.44

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