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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.62, 1,459.62 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.62, 1,459.62 and 324 is: 485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.62 : 1,459.62 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.62/1,459.62 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.62x = 1,459.62 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.62x = 472,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,916.88/973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.73

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