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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.64, 1,458.88 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.64, 1,458.88 and 323.20 is: 484.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.64 : 1,458.88 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.64/1,458.88 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.64x = 1,458.88 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.64x = 471,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,510.02/972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.77

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