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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.09, 1,462.09 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.09, 1,462.09 and 325.47 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.09 : 1,462.09 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.09/1,462.09 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.09x = 1,462.09 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.09x = 475,866.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,866.43/975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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