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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.27, 1,463.04 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.27, 1,463.04 and 325.92 is: 488.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.27 : 1,463.04 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.27/1,463.04 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.27x = 1,463.04 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.27x = 476,834.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,834.00/975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.93

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