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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.84, 1,461.92 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.84, 1,461.92 and 325.40 is: 487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.84 : 1,461.92 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.84/1,461.92 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.84x = 1,461.92 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.84x = 475,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,699.83/974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.98

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