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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.55, 1,463.11 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.55, 1,463.11 and 282.06 is: 423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.55 : 1,463.11 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.55/1,463.11 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.55x = 1,463.11 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.55x = 412,689.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,689.24/975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.03

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