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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.07, 1,464.14 and 245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.07, 1,464.14 and 245.65 is: 368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.07 : 1,464.14 = 245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.07/1,464.14 = 245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.07x = 1,464.14 × 245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.07x = 359,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,662.94/976.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.48

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