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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.29, 1,462.78 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.29, 1,462.78 and 326.03 is: 488.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.29 : 1,462.78 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.29/1,462.78 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.29x = 1,462.78 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.29x = 476,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,902.03/975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.99

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