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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.02, 1,461.90 and 488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.02, 1,461.90 and 488.22 is: 731.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.02 : 1,461.90 = 488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.02/1,461.90 = 488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.02x = 1,461.90 × 488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.02x = 713,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,728.82/976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.26

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