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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.28, 1,460.64 and 665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.28, 1,460.64 and 665.36 is: 997.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.28 : 1,460.64 = 665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.28/1,460.64 = 665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.28x = 1,460.64 × 665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.28x = 971,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,851.43/974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.51

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