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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.34, 1,459.98 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.34, 1,459.98 and 324.08 is: 486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.34 : 1,459.98 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.34/1,459.98 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.34x = 1,459.98 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.34x = 473,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,143.02/973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.11

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