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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.09, 1,462.88 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.09, 1,462.88 and 325.88 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.09 : 1,462.88 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.09/1,462.88 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.09x = 1,462.88 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.09x = 476,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,723.33/975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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