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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.04, 1,458.06 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.04, 1,458.06 and 322.62 is: 483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.04 : 1,458.06 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.04/1,458.06 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.04x = 1,458.06 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.04x = 470,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,399.32/972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.93

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