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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.24, 1,459.38 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.24, 1,459.38 and 323.76 is: 485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.24 : 1,459.38 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.24/1,459.38 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.24x = 1,459.38 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.24x = 472,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,488.87/973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.48

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