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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.76, 1,459.15 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.76, 1,459.15 and 323.49 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.76 : 1,459.15 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.76/1,459.15 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.76x = 1,459.15 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.76x = 472,024.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,024.08/972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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