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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.64, 1,459.20 and 323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.64, 1,459.20 and 323.38 is: 485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.64 : 1,459.20 = 323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.64/1,459.20 = 323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.64x = 1,459.20 × 323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.64x = 471,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,876.10/972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.15

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