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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.60, 1,458.96 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.60, 1,458.96 and 323.34 is: 485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.60 : 1,458.96 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.60/1,458.96 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.60x = 1,458.96 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.60x = 471,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,740.13/972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.03

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