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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.95, 1,464.15 and 398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.95, 1,464.15 and 398.82 is: 598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.95 : 1,464.15 = 398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.95/1,464.15 = 398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.95x = 1,464.15 × 398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.95x = 583,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,932.30/975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.33

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