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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.11, 1,457.84 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.11, 1,457.84 and 322.70 is: 483.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.11 : 1,457.84 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.11/1,457.84 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.11x = 1,457.84 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.11x = 470,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,436.07/972.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.94

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