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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.05, 1,459.61 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.05, 1,459.61 and 323.76 is: 485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.05 : 1,459.61 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.05/1,459.61 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.05x = 1,459.61 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.05x = 472,563.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,563.33/973.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.65

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