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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.41, 1,461.87 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.41, 1,461.87 and 628.16 is: 942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.41 : 1,461.87 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.41/1,461.87 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.41x = 1,461.87 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.41x = 918,296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,296.59/974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.41

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