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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.11, 1,462.52 and 317.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.11, 1,462.52 and 317.01 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.11 : 1,462.52 = 317.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.11/1,462.52 = 317.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.11x = 1,462.52 × 317.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.11x = 463,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,638.40/975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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