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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.08, 1,461.04 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.08, 1,461.04 and 290.08 is: 435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.08 : 1,461.04 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.08/1,461.04 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.08x = 1,461.04 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.08x = 423,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,818.48/974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.10

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