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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.65, 1,459.26 and 323.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.65, 1,459.26 and 323.39 is: 485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.65 : 1,459.26 = 323.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.65/1,459.26 = 323.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.65x = 1,459.26 × 323.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.65x = 471,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,902.80/972.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.17

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