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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.43, 1,460.70 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.43, 1,460.70 and 389.07 is: 583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.43 : 1,460.70 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.43/1,460.70 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.43x = 1,460.70 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.43x = 568,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,314.55/974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.23

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