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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.55, 1,460.60 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.55, 1,460.60 and 324.34 is: 486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.55 : 1,460.60 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.55/1,460.60 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.55x = 1,460.60 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.55x = 473,731.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,731.00/973.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.60

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