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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.49, 1,460.05 and 324.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.49, 1,460.05 and 324.05 is: 486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.49 : 1,460.05 = 324.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.49/1,460.05 = 324.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.49x = 1,460.05 × 324.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.49x = 473,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,129.20/973.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.01

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