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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.45, 1,460.18 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.45, 1,460.18 and 324.18 is: 486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.45 : 1,460.18 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.45/1,460.18 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.45x = 1,460.18 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.45x = 473,361.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,361.96/973.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.27

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