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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.52, 1,461.60 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.52, 1,461.60 and 325.08 is: 487.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.52 : 1,461.60 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.52/1,461.60 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.52x = 1,461.60 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.52x = 475,136.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,136.93/974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.56

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