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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.16, 1,463.08 and 488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.16, 1,463.08 and 488.10 is: 732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.16 : 1,463.08 = 488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.16/1,463.08 = 488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.16x = 1,463.08 × 488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.16x = 714,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,129.35/975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.32

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