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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.28, 1,459.92 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.28, 1,459.92 and 323.90 is: 485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.28 : 1,459.92 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.28/1,459.92 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.28x = 1,459.92 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.28x = 472,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,868.09/973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.85

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