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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.97, 1,459.71 and 323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.97, 1,459.71 and 323.71 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.97 : 1,459.71 = 323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.97/1,459.71 = 323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.97x = 1,459.71 × 323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.97x = 472,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,525.16/972.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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