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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.42, 1,462.77 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.42, 1,462.77 and 325.98 is: 488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.42 : 1,462.77 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.42/1,462.77 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.42x = 1,462.77 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.42x = 476,833.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,833.76/975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.85

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