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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.33, 1,462.82 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.33, 1,462.82 and 326.25 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.33 : 1,462.82 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.33/1,462.82 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.33x = 1,462.82 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.33x = 477,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,243.39/975.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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