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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.11, 1,459.71 and 323.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.11, 1,459.71 and 323.85 is: 485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.11 : 1,459.71 = 323.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.11/1,459.71 = 323.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.11x = 1,459.71 × 323.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.11x = 472,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,727.08/973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.79

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