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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.47, 1,462.98 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.47, 1,462.98 and 358.85 is: 538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.47 : 1,462.98 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.47/1,462.98 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.47x = 1,462.98 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.47x = 524,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,983.06/975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.18

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