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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.19, 1,459.62 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.19, 1,459.62 and 323.91 is: 485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.19 : 1,459.62 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.19/1,459.62 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.19x = 1,459.62 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.19x = 472,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,785.51/973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.81

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