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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.68, 1,461.30 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.68, 1,461.30 and 358.06 is: 536.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.68 : 1,461.30 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.68/1,461.30 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.68x = 1,461.30 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.68x = 523,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,233.08/974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.83

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