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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.16, 1,461.66 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.16, 1,461.66 and 390.02 is: 584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.16 : 1,461.66 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.16/1,461.66 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.16x = 1,461.66 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.16x = 570,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,070.06/975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.59

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