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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.19, 1,462.83 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.19, 1,462.83 and 244.78 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.19 : 1,462.83 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.19/1,462.83 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.19x = 1,462.83 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.19x = 358,064.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,064.21/975.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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