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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.48, 1,461.84 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.48, 1,461.84 and 325.12 is: 487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.48 : 1,461.84 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.48/1,461.84 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.48x = 1,461.84 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.48x = 475,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,273.42/974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.72

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