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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.11, 1,460.98 and 324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.11, 1,460.98 and 324.67 is: 486.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.11 : 1,460.98 = 324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.11/1,460.98 = 324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.11x = 1,460.98 × 324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.11x = 474,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,336.38/974.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.94

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