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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.18, 1,462.77 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.18, 1,462.77 and 325.96 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.18 : 1,462.77 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.18/1,462.77 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.18x = 1,462.77 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.18x = 476,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,804.51/975.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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