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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.08, 1,464.04 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.08, 1,464.04 and 292.08 is: 438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.08 : 1,464.04 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.08/1,464.04 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.08x = 1,464.04 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.08x = 427,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,616.80/976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.10

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