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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.92, 1,459.02 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.92, 1,459.02 and 323.51 is: 485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.92 : 1,459.02 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.92/1,459.02 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.92x = 1,459.02 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.92x = 472,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,000.27/972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.14

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