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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.66, 1,459.32 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.66, 1,459.32 and 323.44 is: 485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.66 : 1,459.32 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.66/1,459.32 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.66x = 1,459.32 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.66x = 472,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,002.46/972.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.27

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