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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.13, 1,462.91 and 325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.13, 1,462.91 and 325.84 is: 488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.13 : 1,462.91 = 325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.13/1,462.91 = 325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.13x = 1,462.91 × 325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.13x = 476,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,674.59/975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.83

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