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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.94, 1,464.53 and 398.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.94, 1,464.53 and 398.81 is: 598.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.94 : 1,464.53 = 398.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.94/1,464.53 = 398.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.94x = 1,464.53 × 398.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.94x = 584,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,070.88/975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.47

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