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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.18, 1,463.58 and 489.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.18, 1,463.58 and 489.10 is: 733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.18 : 1,463.58 = 489.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.18/1,463.58 = 489.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.18x = 1,463.58 × 489.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.18x = 715,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,836.98/976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.30

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