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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.56, 1,460.40 and 608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.56, 1,460.40 and 608.24 is: 911.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.56 : 1,460.40 = 608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.56/1,460.40 = 608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.56x = 1,460.40 × 608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.56x = 888,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,273.70/974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.46

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