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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.14, 1,462.17 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.14, 1,462.17 and 325.52 is: 488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.14 : 1,462.17 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.14/1,462.17 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.14x = 1,462.17 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.14x = 475,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,965.58/975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.10

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