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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.57, 1,460.51 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.57, 1,460.51 and 324.16 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.57 : 1,460.51 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.57/1,460.51 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.57x = 1,460.51 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.57x = 473,438.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,438.92/973.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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