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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.48, 1,461.73 and 325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.48, 1,461.73 and 325.21 is: 487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.48 : 1,461.73 = 325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.48/1,461.73 = 325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.48x = 1,461.73 × 325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.48x = 475,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,369.21/974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.82

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