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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976, 1,464.32 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976, 1,464.32 and 398.56 is: 597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976 : 1,464.32 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976/1,464.32 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976x = 1,464.32 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976x = 583,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,619.38/976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.97

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