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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.03, 1,460.06 and 388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.03, 1,460.06 and 388.82 is: 582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.03 : 1,460.06 = 388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.03/1,460.06 = 388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.03x = 1,460.06 × 388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.03x = 567,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,694.20/974.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.83

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