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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.54, 1,460.31 and 324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.54, 1,460.31 and 324.19 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.54 : 1,460.31 = 324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.54/1,460.31 = 324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.54x = 1,460.31 × 324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.54x = 473,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,417.90/973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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