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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.75, 1,459.36 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.75, 1,459.36 and 323.48 is: 485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.75 : 1,459.36 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.75/1,459.36 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.75x = 1,459.36 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.75x = 472,076.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,076.61/972.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.30

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