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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.76, 1,458.62 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.76, 1,458.62 and 323.26 is: 484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.76 : 1,458.62 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.76/1,458.62 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.76x = 1,458.62 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.76x = 471,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,513.50/972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.72

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