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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.82, 1,463.61 and 245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.82, 1,463.61 and 245.35 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.82 : 1,463.61 = 245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.82/1,463.61 = 245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.82x = 1,463.61 × 245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.82x = 359,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,088.17/975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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