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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.68, 1,461.54 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.68, 1,461.54 and 325.33 is: 487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.68 : 1,461.54 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.68/1,461.54 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.68x = 1,461.54 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.68x = 475,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,482.81/974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.83

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