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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.82, 1,459.32 and 323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.82, 1,459.32 and 323.62 is: 485.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.82 : 1,459.32 = 323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.82/1,459.32 = 323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.82x = 1,459.32 × 323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.82x = 472,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,265.14/972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.46

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