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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.87, 1,463.12 and 398.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.87, 1,463.12 and 398.15 is: 597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.87 : 1,463.12 = 398.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.87/1,463.12 = 398.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.87x = 1,463.12 × 398.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.87x = 582,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,531.92/974.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.55

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