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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.04, 1,462.50 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.04, 1,462.50 and 389.80 is: 584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.04 : 1,462.50 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.04/1,462.50 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.04x = 1,462.50 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.04x = 570,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,082.50/975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.68

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