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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.38, 1,458.39 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.38, 1,458.39 and 323 is: 484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.38 : 1,458.39 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.38/1,458.39 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.38x = 1,458.39 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.38x = 471,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,059.97/972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.44

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