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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.41, 1,462.80 and 488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.41, 1,462.80 and 488.33 is: 732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.41 : 1,462.80 = 488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.41/1,462.80 = 488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.41x = 1,462.80 × 488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.41x = 714,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,329.12/975.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.34

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