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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.43, 1,461.66 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.43, 1,461.66 and 358.28 is: 537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.43 : 1,461.66 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.43/1,461.66 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.43x = 1,461.66 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.43x = 523,683.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,683.54/974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.43

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