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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.29, 1,463.24 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.29, 1,463.24 and 281.98 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.29 : 1,463.24 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.29/1,463.24 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.29x = 1,463.24 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.29x = 412,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,606.16/975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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