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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.97, 1,463.96 and 326.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.97, 1,463.96 and 326.75 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.97 : 1,463.96 = 326.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.97/1,463.96 = 326.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.97x = 1,463.96 × 326.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.97x = 478,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,347.30/975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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