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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.48, 1,460.45 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.48, 1,460.45 and 324.22 is: 486.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.48 : 1,460.45 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.48/1,460.45 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.48x = 1,460.45 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.48x = 473,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,498.18/973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.40

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