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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.06, 1,464.06 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.06, 1,464.06 and 317.96 is: 476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.06 : 1,464.06 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.06/1,464.06 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.06x = 1,464.06 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.06x = 465,512.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,512.52/976.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.93

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