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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.06, 1,462.34 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.06, 1,462.34 and 325.71 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.06 : 1,462.34 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.06/1,462.34 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.06x = 1,462.34 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.06x = 476,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,298.76/975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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