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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.98, 1,464.10 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.98, 1,464.10 and 326.58 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.98 : 1,464.10 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.98/1,464.10 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.98x = 1,464.10 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.98x = 478,145.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,145.78/975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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