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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.26, 1,460.84 and 666.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.26, 1,460.84 and 666.46 is: 999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.26 : 1,460.84 = 666.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.26/1,460.84 = 666.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.26x = 1,460.84 × 666.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.26x = 973,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,591.43/974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.31

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