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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.26, 1,462.56 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.26, 1,462.56 and 325.82 is: 488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.26 : 1,462.56 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.26/1,462.56 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.26x = 1,462.56 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.26x = 476,531.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,531.30/975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.62

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