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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.76, 1,463.12 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.76, 1,463.12 and 326.28 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.76 : 1,463.12 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.76/1,463.12 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.76x = 1,463.12 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.76x = 477,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,386.79/975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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