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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.42, 1,463.25 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.42, 1,463.25 and 398.22 is: 597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.42 : 1,463.25 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.42/1,463.25 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.42x = 1,463.25 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.42x = 582,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,695.42/975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.38

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