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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.28, 1,464.42 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.28, 1,464.42 and 245.86 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.28 : 1,464.42 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.28/1,464.42 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.28x = 1,464.42 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.28x = 360,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,034.98/976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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