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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.44, 1,463.10 and 390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.44, 1,463.10 and 390.42 is: 585.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.44 : 1,463.10 = 390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.44/1,463.10 = 390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.44x = 1,463.10 × 390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.44x = 571,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,223.50/975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.61

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