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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.44, 1,460.82 and 665.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.44, 1,460.82 and 665.44 is: 997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.44 : 1,460.82 = 665.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.44/1,460.82 = 665.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.44x = 1,460.82 × 665.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.44x = 972,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,088.06/974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.59

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