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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.92, 1,463.63 and 488.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.92, 1,463.63 and 488.85 is: 733.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.92 : 1,463.63 = 488.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.92/1,463.63 = 488.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.92x = 1,463.63 × 488.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.92x = 715,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,493.08/975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.15

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