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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.09, 1,464.19 and 308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.09, 1,464.19 and 308.89 is: 463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.09 : 1,464.19 = 308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.09/1,464.19 = 308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.09x = 1,464.19 × 308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.09x = 452,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,273.65/976.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.35

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