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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.82, 1,462.38 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.82, 1,462.38 and 325.50 is: 488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.82 : 1,462.38 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.82/1,462.38 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.82x = 1,462.38 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.82x = 476,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,004.69/974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.30

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