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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973, 1,459.66 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973, 1,459.66 and 323.89 is: 485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973 : 1,459.66 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973/1,459.66 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973x = 1,459.66 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973x = 472,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,764.01/973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.88

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