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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.20, 1,459.71 and 323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.20, 1,459.71 and 323.94 is: 485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.20 : 1,459.71 = 323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.20/1,459.71 = 323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.20x = 1,459.71 × 323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.20x = 472,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,858.46/973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.88

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