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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.94, 1,462.44 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.94, 1,462.44 and 325.60 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.94 : 1,462.44 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.94/1,462.44 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.94x = 1,462.44 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.94x = 476,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,170.46/974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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