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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.61, 1,462.11 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.61, 1,462.11 and 325.32 is: 488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.61 : 1,462.11 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.61/1,462.11 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.61x = 1,462.11 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.61x = 475,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,653.63/974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.05

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