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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.57, 1,461.94 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.57, 1,461.94 and 325.40 is: 488.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.57 : 1,461.94 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.57/1,461.94 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.57x = 1,461.94 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.57x = 475,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,707.15/974.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.12

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