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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.29, 1,463.15 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.29, 1,463.15 and 447.93 is: 671.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.29 : 1,463.15 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.29/1,463.15 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.29x = 1,463.15 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.29x = 655,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,387.38/975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.99

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