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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.32, 1,460.13 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.32, 1,460.13 and 324 is: 486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.32 : 1,460.13 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.32/1,460.13 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.32x = 1,460.13 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.32x = 473,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,080.91/973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.05

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