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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.24, 1,458.24 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.24, 1,458.24 and 322.96 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.24 : 1,458.24 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.24/1,458.24 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.24x = 1,458.24 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.24x = 470,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,953.19/972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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