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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.84, 1,458.72 and 323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.84, 1,458.72 and 323.22 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.84 : 1,458.72 = 323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.84/1,458.72 = 323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.84x = 1,458.72 × 323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.84x = 471,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,487.48/972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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