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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.28, 1,464.44 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.28, 1,464.44 and 292.28 is: 438.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.28 : 1,464.44 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.28/1,464.44 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.28x = 1,464.44 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.28x = 428,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,026.52/976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.43

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