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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.73, 1,459.19 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.73, 1,459.19 and 323.52 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.73 : 1,459.19 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.73/1,459.19 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.73x = 1,459.19 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.73x = 472,077.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,077.15/972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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