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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.90, 1,463.70 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.90, 1,463.70 and 317.80 is: 476.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.90 : 1,463.70 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.90/1,463.70 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.90x = 1,463.70 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.90x = 465,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,163.86/975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.65

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