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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.05, 1,463.27 and 390.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.05, 1,463.27 and 390.69 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.05 : 1,463.27 = 390.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.05/1,463.27 = 390.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.05x = 1,463.27 × 390.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.05x = 571,683.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,683.00/976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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