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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.57, 1,463.52 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.57, 1,463.52 and 326.16 is: 489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.57 : 1,463.52 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.57/1,463.52 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.57x = 1,463.52 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.57x = 477,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,341.68/975.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.30

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