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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.11, 1,464.15 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.11, 1,464.15 and 245.69 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.11 : 1,464.15 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.11/1,464.15 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.11x = 1,464.15 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.11x = 359,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,719.69/976.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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