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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.94, 1,463.94 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.94, 1,463.94 and 326.60 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.94 : 1,463.94 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.94/1,463.94 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.94x = 1,463.94 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.94x = 478,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,122.80/975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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