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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.74, 1,464.52 and 398.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.74, 1,464.52 and 398.66 is: 598.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.74 : 1,464.52 = 398.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.74/1,464.52 = 398.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.74x = 1,464.52 × 398.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.74x = 583,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,845.54/975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.36

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