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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.87, 1,464 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.87, 1,464 and 326.58 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.87 : 1,464 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.87/1,464 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.87x = 1,464 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.87x = 478,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,113.12/975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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