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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.34, 1,460.12 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.34, 1,460.12 and 324.12 is: 486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.34 : 1,460.12 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.34/1,460.12 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.34x = 1,460.12 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.34x = 473,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,254.09/973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.22

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