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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.60, 1,463.31 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.60, 1,463.31 and 326.34 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.60 : 1,463.31 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.60/1,463.31 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.60x = 1,463.31 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.60x = 477,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,536.59/975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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