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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.74, 1,461.14 and 486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.74, 1,461.14 and 486.30 is: 728.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.74 : 1,461.14 = 486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.74/1,461.14 = 486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.74x = 1,461.14 × 486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.74x = 710,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,552.38/974.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.97

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