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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.44, 1,461.44 and 480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.44, 1,461.44 and 480.34 is: 720.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.44 : 1,461.44 = 480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.44/1,461.44 = 480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.44x = 1,461.44 × 480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.44x = 701,988.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,988.09/974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.40

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