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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.69, 1,460.79 and 324.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.69, 1,460.79 and 324.43 is: 486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.69 : 1,460.79 = 324.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.69/1,460.79 = 324.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.69x = 1,460.79 × 324.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.69x = 473,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,924.10/973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.73

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