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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.64, 1,461.42 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.64, 1,461.42 and 325.02 is: 487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.64 : 1,461.42 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.64/1,461.42 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.64x = 1,461.42 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.64x = 474,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,990.73/974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.35

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