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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.47, 1,458.94 and 323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.47, 1,458.94 and 323.21 is: 484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.47 : 1,458.94 = 323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.47/1,458.94 = 323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.47x = 1,458.94 × 323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.47x = 471,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,535.89/972.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.89

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