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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.28, 1,460.61 and 396.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.28, 1,460.61 and 396.75 is: 594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.28 : 1,460.61 = 396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.28/1,460.61 = 396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.28x = 1,460.61 × 396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.28x = 579,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,497.02/974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.80

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