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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.13, 1,460.84 and 389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.13, 1,460.84 and 389.27 is: 583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.13 : 1,460.84 = 389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.13/1,460.84 = 389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.13x = 1,460.84 × 389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.13x = 568,651.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,651.94/974.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.75

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