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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.65, 1,460.62 and 324.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.65, 1,460.62 and 324.23 is: 486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.65 : 1,460.62 = 324.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.65/1,460.62 = 324.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.65x = 1,460.62 × 324.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.65x = 473,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,576.82/973.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.39

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