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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.05, 1,462.51 and 316.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.05, 1,462.51 and 316.93 is: 475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.05 : 1,462.51 = 316.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.05/1,462.51 = 316.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.05x = 1,462.51 × 316.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.05x = 463,510.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,510.99/975.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.37

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