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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.79, 1,460.88 and 324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.79, 1,460.88 and 324.47 is: 486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.79 : 1,460.88 = 324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.79/1,460.88 = 324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.79x = 1,460.88 × 324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.79x = 474,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,004.43/973.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.76

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