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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.35, 1,460.26 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.35, 1,460.26 and 324.09 is: 486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.35 : 1,460.26 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.35/1,460.26 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.35x = 1,460.26 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.35x = 473,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,254.85/973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.21

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