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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.42, 1,463.22 and 398.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.42, 1,463.22 and 398.34 is: 597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.42 : 1,463.22 = 398.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.42/1,463.22 = 398.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.42x = 1,463.22 × 398.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.42x = 582,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,859.05/975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.55

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