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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.74, 1,463.64 and 317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.74, 1,463.64 and 317.55 is: 476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.74 : 1,463.64 = 317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.74/1,463.64 = 317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.74x = 1,463.64 × 317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.74x = 464,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,778.88/975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.34

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