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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.44, 1,462.90 and 282.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.44, 1,462.90 and 282.00 is: 422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.44 : 1,462.90 = 282.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.44/1,462.90 = 282.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.44x = 1,462.90 × 282.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.44x = 412,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,542.20/975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.93

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