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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.03, 1,463.34 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.03, 1,463.34 and 488.72 is: 732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.03 : 1,463.34 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.03/1,463.34 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.03x = 1,463.34 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.03x = 715,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,163.52/976.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.73

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