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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.05, 1,458.27 and 322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.05, 1,458.27 and 322.73 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.05 : 1,458.27 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.05/1,458.27 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.05x = 1,458.27 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.05x = 470,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,627.48/972.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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