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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.29, 1,461.39 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.29, 1,461.39 and 325 is: 487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.29 : 1,461.39 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.29/1,461.39 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.29x = 1,461.39 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.29x = 474,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,951.75/974.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.48

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