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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.80, 1,460.37 and 488.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.80, 1,460.37 and 488.19 is: 731.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.80 : 1,460.37 = 488.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.80/1,460.37 = 488.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.80x = 1,460.37 × 488.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.80x = 712,945.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,945.34/974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.38

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