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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.44, 1,458.90 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.44, 1,458.90 and 323.18 is: 484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.44 : 1,458.90 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.44/1,458.90 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.44x = 1,458.90 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.44x = 471,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,487.30/972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.85

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