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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.71, 1,462.07 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.71, 1,462.07 and 244.28 is: 366.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.71 : 1,462.07 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.71/1,462.07 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.71x = 1,462.07 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.71x = 357,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,158.73/974.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.43

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