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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.66, 1,462.50 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.66, 1,462.50 and 390.44 is: 585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.66 : 1,462.50 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.66/1,462.50 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.66x = 1,462.50 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.66x = 571,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,018.50/975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.26

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