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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.23, 1,459.53 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.23, 1,459.53 and 323.82 is: 485.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.23 : 1,459.53 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.23/1,459.53 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.23x = 1,459.53 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.23x = 472,625.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,625.00/973.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.63

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