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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.30, 1,459.41 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.30, 1,459.41 and 323.98 is: 485.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.30 : 1,459.41 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.30/1,459.41 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.30x = 1,459.41 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.30x = 472,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,819.65/973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.79

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