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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.03, 1,462.53 and 488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.03, 1,462.53 and 488.07 is: 732.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.03 : 1,462.53 = 488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.03/1,462.53 = 488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.03x = 1,462.53 × 488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.03x = 713,818.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,818.85/975.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.10

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