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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.30, 1,460.84 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.30, 1,460.84 and 357.89 is: 536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.30 : 1,460.84 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.30/1,460.84 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.30x = 1,460.84 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.30x = 522,810.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,810.93/974.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.60

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