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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.47, 1,463.20 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.47, 1,463.20 and 245.05 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.47 : 1,463.20 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.47/1,463.20 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.47x = 1,463.20 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.47x = 358,557.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,557.16/975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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