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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.27, 1,458.54 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.27, 1,458.54 and 322.92 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.27 : 1,458.54 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.27/1,458.54 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.27x = 1,458.54 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.27x = 470,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,991.74/972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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