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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972, 1,458.15 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972, 1,458.15 and 322.89 is: 484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972 : 1,458.15 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972/1,458.15 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972x = 1,458.15 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972x = 470,817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,817.19/972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.38

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