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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.90, 1,463.86 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.90, 1,463.86 and 326.63 is: 489.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.90 : 1,463.86 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.90/1,463.86 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.90x = 1,463.86 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.90x = 478,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,140.59/975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.95

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