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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.58, 1,458.77 and 323.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.58, 1,458.77 and 323.23 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.58 : 1,458.77 = 323.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.58/1,458.77 = 323.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.58x = 1,458.77 × 323.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.58x = 471,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,516.61/972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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