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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.70, 1,462.23 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.70, 1,462.23 and 325.44 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.70 : 1,462.23 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.70/1,462.23 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.70x = 1,462.23 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.70x = 475,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,868.13/974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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