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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.64, 1,462.11 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.64, 1,462.11 and 325.23 is: 487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.64 : 1,462.11 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.64/1,462.11 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.64x = 1,462.11 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.64x = 475,522.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,522.04/974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.90

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