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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.92, 1,460.80 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.92, 1,460.80 and 324.64 is: 486.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.92 : 1,460.80 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.92/1,460.80 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.92x = 1,460.80 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.92x = 474,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,234.11/973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.93

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