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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.59, 1,462.85 and 325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.59, 1,462.85 and 325.97 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.59 : 1,462.85 = 325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.59/1,462.85 = 325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.59x = 1,462.85 × 325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.59x = 476,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,843.58/975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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