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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.99, 1,458.09 and 322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.99, 1,458.09 and 322.73 is: 484.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.99 : 1,458.09 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.99/1,458.09 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.99x = 1,458.09 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.99x = 470,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,562.10/971.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.12

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