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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.24, 1,463.40 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.24, 1,463.40 and 398.52 is: 598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.24 : 1,463.40 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.24/1,463.40 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.24x = 1,463.40 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.24x = 583,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,194.17/975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.00

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