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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.02, 1,462.73 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.02, 1,462.73 and 325.80 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.02 : 1,462.73 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.02/1,462.73 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.02x = 1,462.73 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.02x = 476,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,555.81/975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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