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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.17, 1,463.49 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.17, 1,463.49 and 359.03 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.17 : 1,463.49 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.17/1,463.49 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.17x = 1,463.49 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.17x = 525,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,440.47/975.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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