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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.15, 1,460.80 and 324.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.15, 1,460.80 and 324.93 is: 487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.15 : 1,460.80 = 324.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.15/1,460.80 = 324.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.15x = 1,460.80 × 324.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.15x = 474,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,657.74/974.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.25

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