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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.05, 1,464.75 and 629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.05, 1,464.75 and 629.10 is: 944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.05 : 1,464.75 = 629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.05/1,464.75 = 629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.05x = 1,464.75 × 629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.05x = 921,474.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,474.23/976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.09

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