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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.34, 1,461.60 and 325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.34, 1,461.60 and 325.13 is: 487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.34 : 1,461.60 = 325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.34/1,461.60 = 325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.34x = 1,461.60 × 325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.34x = 475,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,202.70/974.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.72

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