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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.58, 1,461.49 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.58, 1,461.49 and 325.14 is: 487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.58 : 1,461.49 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.58/1,461.49 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.58x = 1,461.49 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.58x = 475,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,188.86/974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.58

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