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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.46, 1,462.92 and 326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.46, 1,462.92 and 326.20 is: 489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.46 : 1,462.92 = 326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.46/1,462.92 = 326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.46x = 1,462.92 × 326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.46x = 477,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,204.50/975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.21

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