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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.04, 1,463.46 and 610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.04, 1,463.46 and 610.48 is: 916.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.04 : 1,463.46 = 610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.04/1,463.46 = 610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.04x = 1,463.46 × 610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.04x = 893,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,413.06/975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.28

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