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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.72, 1,461.94 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.72, 1,461.94 and 325.46 is: 488.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.72 : 1,461.94 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.72/1,461.94 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.72x = 1,461.94 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.72x = 475,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,805.83/974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.14

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