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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.69, 1,463.79 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.69, 1,463.79 and 326.43 is: 489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.69 : 1,463.79 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.69/1,463.79 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.69x = 1,463.79 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.69x = 477,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,824.97/975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.73

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