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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.63, 1,463.45 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.63, 1,463.45 and 245.19 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.63 : 1,463.45 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.63/1,463.45 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.63x = 1,463.45 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.63x = 358,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,828.95/975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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