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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.28, 1,464.44 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.28, 1,464.44 and 398.80 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.28 : 1,464.44 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.28/1,464.44 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.28x = 1,464.44 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.28x = 584,018.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,018.67/976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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