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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.92, 1,462.43 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.92, 1,462.43 and 325.65 is: 488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.92 : 1,462.43 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.92/1,462.43 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.92x = 1,462.43 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.92x = 476,240.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,240.33/974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.49

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