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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.08, 1,462.88 and 281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.08, 1,462.88 and 281.74 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.08 : 1,462.88 = 281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.08/1,462.88 = 281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.08x = 1,462.88 × 281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.08x = 412,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,151.60/975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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