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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.28, 1,458.30 and 609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.28, 1,458.30 and 609.40 is: 912.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.28 : 1,458.30 = 609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.28/1,458.30 = 609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.28x = 1,458.30 × 609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.28x = 888,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,688.02/974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.15

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