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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.35, 1,462.70 and 488.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.35, 1,462.70 and 488.06 is: 731.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.35 : 1,462.70 = 488.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.35/1,462.70 = 488.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.35x = 1,462.70 × 488.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.35x = 713,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,886.58/975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.93

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