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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.82, 1,460.82 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.82, 1,460.82 and 324.62 is: 486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.82 : 1,460.82 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.82/1,460.82 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.82x = 1,460.82 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.82x = 474,211.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,211.39/973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.96

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