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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.14, 1,457.92 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.14, 1,457.92 and 322.78 is: 484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.14 : 1,457.92 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.14/1,457.92 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.14x = 1,457.92 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.14x = 470,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,587.42/972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.07

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