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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.81, 1,458.27 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.81, 1,458.27 and 323.46 is: 484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.81 : 1,458.27 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.81/1,458.27 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.81x = 1,458.27 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.81x = 471,692.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,692.01/972.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.88

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