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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.81, 1,458.50 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.81, 1,458.50 and 323.37 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.81 : 1,458.50 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.81/1,458.50 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.81x = 1,458.50 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.81x = 471,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,633.53/972.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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