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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.40, 1,460.96 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.40, 1,460.96 and 389.04 is: 583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.40 : 1,460.96 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.40/1,460.96 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.40x = 1,460.96 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.40x = 568,365.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,365.91/974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.30

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