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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.16, 1,460.69 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.16, 1,460.69 and 396.36 is: 594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.16 : 1,460.69 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.16/1,460.69 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.16x = 1,460.69 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.16x = 578,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,959.09/974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.32

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