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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.11, 1,464.02 and 318.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.11, 1,464.02 and 318.01 is: 476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.11 : 1,464.02 = 318.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.11/1,464.02 = 318.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.11x = 1,464.02 × 318.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.11x = 465,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,573.00/976.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.97

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