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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.27, 1,464.43 and 383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.27, 1,464.43 and 383.26 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.27 : 1,464.43 = 383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.27/1,464.43 = 383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.27x = 1,464.43 × 383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.27x = 561,260.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,260.63/976.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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