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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.12, 1,464.06 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.12, 1,464.06 and 245.63 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.12 : 1,464.06 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.12/1,464.06 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.12x = 1,464.06 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.12x = 359,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,620.26/976.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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