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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.90, 1,464.32 and 489.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.90, 1,464.32 and 489.29 is: 734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.90 : 1,464.32 = 489.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.90/1,464.32 = 489.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.90x = 1,464.32 × 489.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.90x = 716,478.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,478.35/975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.17

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