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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.69, 1,463.77 and 398.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.69, 1,463.77 and 398.57 is: 597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.69 : 1,463.77 = 398.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.69/1,463.77 = 398.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.69x = 1,463.77 × 398.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.69x = 583,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,407.49/975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.94

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