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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.95, 1,464.08 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.95, 1,464.08 and 326.53 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.95 : 1,464.08 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.95/1,464.08 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.95x = 1,464.08 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.95x = 478,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,066.24/975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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