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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.72, 1,459.20 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.72, 1,459.20 and 323.68 is: 485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.72 : 1,459.20 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.72/1,459.20 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.72x = 1,459.20 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.72x = 472,313.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,313.86/972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.56

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