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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.46, 1,460.41 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.46, 1,460.41 and 397.02 is: 595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.46 : 1,460.41 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.46/1,460.41 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.46x = 1,460.41 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.46x = 579,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,811.98/974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.01

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