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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.39, 1,461.53 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.39, 1,461.53 and 481.16 is: 721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.39 : 1,461.53 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.39/1,461.53 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.39x = 1,461.53 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.39x = 703,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,220.06/974.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.71

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