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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.16, 1,462.75 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.16, 1,462.75 and 325.90 is: 488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.16 : 1,462.75 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.16/1,462.75 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.16x = 1,462.75 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.16x = 476,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,706.67/975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.85

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