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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.79, 1,463.63 and 359.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.79, 1,463.63 and 359.45 is: 539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.79 : 1,463.63 = 359.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.79/1,463.63 = 359.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.79x = 1,463.63 × 359.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.79x = 526,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,101.80/975.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.15

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