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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.04, 1,460.61 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.04, 1,460.61 and 324.57 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.04 : 1,460.61 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.04/1,460.61 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.04x = 1,460.61 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.04x = 474,070.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,070.19/974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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