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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.22, 1,460.34 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.22, 1,460.34 and 389.64 is: 584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.22 : 1,460.34 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.22/1,460.34 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.22x = 1,460.34 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.22x = 569,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,006.88/974.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.06

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