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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.38, 1,463.30 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.38, 1,463.30 and 326.13 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.38 : 1,463.30 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.38/1,463.30 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.38x = 1,463.30 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.38x = 477,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,220.13/975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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