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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.25, 1,462.88 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.25, 1,462.88 and 382.33 is: 573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.25 : 1,462.88 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.25/1,462.88 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.25x = 1,462.88 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.25x = 559,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,297.15/975.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.49

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