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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.15, 1,461.90 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.15, 1,461.90 and 389.88 is: 584.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.15 : 1,461.90 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.15/1,461.90 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.15x = 1,461.90 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.15x = 569,965.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,965.57/975.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.49

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