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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.24, 1,464.36 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.24, 1,464.36 and 398.80 is: 598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.24 : 1,464.36 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.24/1,464.36 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.24x = 1,464.36 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.24x = 583,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,986.77/976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.20

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