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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.58, 1,463.76 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.58, 1,463.76 and 398.50 is: 597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.58 : 1,463.76 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.58/1,463.76 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.58x = 1,463.76 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.58x = 583,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,308.36/975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.91

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