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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.97, 1,462.45 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.97, 1,462.45 and 325.75 is: 488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.97 : 1,462.45 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.97/1,462.45 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.97x = 1,462.45 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.97x = 476,393.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,393.09/974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.62

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