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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.14, 1,462.78 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.14, 1,462.78 and 326.34 is: 489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.14 : 1,462.78 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.14/1,462.78 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.14x = 1,462.78 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.14x = 477,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,363.63/975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.53

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