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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.68, 1,459.02 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.68, 1,459.02 and 323.46 is: 485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.68 : 1,459.02 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.68/1,459.02 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.68x = 1,459.02 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.68x = 471,934.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,934.61/972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.19

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