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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.42 : 1,462.82 = 326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.42/1,462.82 = 326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.42x = 1,462.82 × 326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.42x = 476,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,879.32/975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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