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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.48, 1,463.15 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.48, 1,463.15 and 359.07 is: 538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.48 : 1,463.15 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.48/1,463.15 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.48x = 1,463.15 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.48x = 525,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,366.66/975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.57

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