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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.45, 1,459.95 and 324.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.45, 1,459.95 and 324.01 is: 485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.45 : 1,459.95 = 324.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.45/1,459.95 = 324.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.45x = 1,459.95 × 324.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.45x = 473,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,038.40/973.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.94

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