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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.32, 1,460.08 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.32, 1,460.08 and 324.12 is: 486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.32 : 1,460.08 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.32/1,460.08 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.32x = 1,460.08 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.32x = 473,241.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,241.13/973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.21

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