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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.54, 1,463.15 and 326.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.54, 1,463.15 and 326.27 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.54 : 1,463.15 = 326.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.54/1,463.15 = 326.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.54x = 1,463.15 × 326.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.54x = 477,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,381.95/975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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