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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.74, 1,463.60 and 282.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.74, 1,463.60 and 282.43 is: 423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.74 : 1,463.60 = 282.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.74/1,463.60 = 282.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.74x = 1,463.60 × 282.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.74x = 413,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,361.60/975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.64

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