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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.45, 1,463.40 and 326.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.45, 1,463.40 and 326.19 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.45 : 1,463.40 = 326.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.45/1,463.40 = 326.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.45x = 1,463.40 × 326.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.45x = 477,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,346.45/975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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