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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.84, 1,463.73 and 398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.84, 1,463.73 and 398.71 is: 598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.84 : 1,463.73 = 398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.84/1,463.73 = 398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.84x = 1,463.73 × 398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.84x = 583,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,603.79/975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.05

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