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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.36, 1,461.54 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.36, 1,461.54 and 325.09 is: 487.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.36 : 1,461.54 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.36/1,461.54 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.36x = 1,461.54 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.36x = 475,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,130.21/974.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.64

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