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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.33, 1,459.62 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.33, 1,459.62 and 323.89 is: 485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.33 : 1,459.62 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.33/1,459.62 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.33x = 1,459.62 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.33x = 472,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,756.32/973.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.71

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