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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.72, 1,463.58 and 398.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.72, 1,463.58 and 398.18 is: 597.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.72 : 1,463.58 = 398.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.72/1,463.58 = 398.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.72x = 1,463.58 × 398.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.72x = 582,768.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,768.28/975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.27

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