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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.36, 1,459.86 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.36, 1,459.86 and 323.92 is: 485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.36 : 1,459.86 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.36/1,459.86 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.36x = 1,459.86 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.36x = 472,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,877.85/973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.82

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