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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.65, 1,463.67 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.65, 1,463.67 and 326.84 is: 490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.65 : 1,463.67 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.65/1,463.67 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.65x = 1,463.67 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.65x = 478,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,378.58/975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.32

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