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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.52, 1,463.94 and 398.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.52, 1,463.94 and 398.36 is: 597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.52 : 1,463.94 = 398.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.52/1,463.94 = 398.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.52x = 1,463.94 × 398.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.52x = 583,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,175.14/975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.81

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