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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.59, 1,461.35 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.59, 1,461.35 and 324.97 is: 487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.59 : 1,461.35 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.59/1,461.35 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.59x = 1,461.35 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.59x = 474,893.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,893.28/974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.27

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