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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.32, 1,462.72 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.32, 1,462.72 and 326.24 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.32 : 1,462.72 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.32/1,462.72 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.32x = 1,462.72 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.32x = 477,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,197.77/975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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