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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.43, 1,461.42 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.43, 1,461.42 and 280.94 is: 421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.43 : 1,461.42 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.43/1,461.42 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.43x = 1,461.42 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.43x = 410,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,571.33/974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.35

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