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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.38, 1,459.98 and 324.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.38, 1,459.98 and 324.03 is: 486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.38 : 1,459.98 = 324.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.38/1,459.98 = 324.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.38x = 1,459.98 × 324.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.38x = 473,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,077.32/973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.02

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