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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.08, 1,463.85 and 488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.08, 1,463.85 and 488.91 is: 733.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.08 : 1,463.85 = 488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.08/1,463.85 = 488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.08x = 1,463.85 × 488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.08x = 715,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,690.90/976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.23

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