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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.65, 1,462.61 and 358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.65, 1,462.61 and 358.53 is: 538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.65 : 1,462.61 = 358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.65/1,462.61 = 358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.65x = 1,462.61 × 358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.65x = 524,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,390.46/974.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.03

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