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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.05, 1,460.62 and 357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.05, 1,460.62 and 357.32 is: 535.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.05 : 1,460.62 = 357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.05/1,460.62 = 357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.05x = 1,460.62 × 357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.05x = 521,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,908.74/974.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.81

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