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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.92, 1,464.02 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.92, 1,464.02 and 326.50 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.92 : 1,464.02 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.92/1,464.02 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.92x = 1,464.02 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.92x = 478,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,003.35/975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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