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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.08, 1,462.54 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.08, 1,462.54 and 291.08 is: 436.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.08 : 1,462.54 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.08/1,462.54 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.08x = 1,462.54 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.08x = 425,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,716.14/975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.60

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