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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.46, 1,461.42 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.46, 1,461.42 and 325.20 is: 487.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.46 : 1,461.42 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.46/1,461.42 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.46x = 1,461.42 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.46x = 475,253.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,253.78/974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.71

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