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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.46, 1,461.83 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.46, 1,461.83 and 358.10 is: 537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.46 : 1,461.83 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.46/1,461.83 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.46x = 1,461.83 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.46x = 523,481.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,481.32/974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.20

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