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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.98, 1,461.51 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.98, 1,461.51 and 324.90 is: 487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.98 : 1,461.51 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.98/1,461.51 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.98x = 1,461.51 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.98x = 474,844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,844.60/973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.53

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