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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.12, 1,462.95 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.12, 1,462.95 and 326.04 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.12 : 1,462.95 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.12/1,462.95 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.12x = 1,462.95 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.12x = 476,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,980.22/975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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