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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.30, 1,462.65 and 390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.30, 1,462.65 and 390.14 is: 585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.30 : 1,462.65 = 390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.30/1,462.65 = 390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.30x = 1,462.65 × 390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.30x = 570,630.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,630.96/975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.08

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