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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.34, 1,462.98 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.34, 1,462.98 and 326.08 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.34 : 1,462.98 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.34/1,462.98 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.34x = 1,462.98 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.34x = 477,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,048.52/975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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