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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.32, 1,458.40 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.32, 1,458.40 and 323.04 is: 484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.32 : 1,458.40 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.32/1,458.40 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.32x = 1,458.40 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.32x = 471,121.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,121.54/972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.53

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