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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.01, 1,464.02 and 398.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.01, 1,464.02 and 398.75 is: 598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.01 : 1,464.02 = 398.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.01/1,464.02 = 398.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.01x = 1,464.02 × 398.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.01x = 583,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,775.98/976.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.13

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