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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.07, 1,462.23 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.07, 1,462.23 and 316.72 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.07 : 1,462.23 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.07/1,462.23 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.07x = 1,462.23 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.07x = 463,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,117.49/975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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