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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.45, 1,463.92 and 359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.45, 1,463.92 and 359.74 is: 539.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.45 : 1,463.92 = 359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.45/1,463.92 = 359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.45x = 1,463.92 × 359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.45x = 526,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,626.02/975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.88

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