Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.42, 1,462.82 and 326
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 975.42, 1,462.82 and 326 is: 488.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
975.42 : 1,462.82 = 326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
975.42/1,462.82 = 326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
975.42x = 1,462.82 × 326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
975.42x = 476,879.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 476,879.32/975.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488.90
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