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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.09, 1,461.24 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.09, 1,461.24 and 324.88 is: 487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.09 : 1,461.24 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.09/1,461.24 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.09x = 1,461.24 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.09x = 474,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,724.00/974.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.35

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