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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.15, 1,462.87 and 325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.15, 1,462.87 and 325.73 is: 488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.15 : 1,462.87 = 325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.15/1,462.87 = 325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.15x = 1,462.87 × 325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.15x = 476,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,500.65/975.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.64

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