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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.48, 1,463.34 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.48, 1,463.34 and 359.48 is: 539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.48 : 1,463.34 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.48/1,463.34 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.48x = 1,463.34 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.48x = 526,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,041.46/975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.26

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