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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.96, 1,462.66 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.96, 1,462.66 and 398.52 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.96 : 1,462.66 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.96/1,462.66 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.96x = 1,462.66 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.96x = 582,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,899.26/975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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