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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.29, 1,464.19 and 455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.29, 1,464.19 and 455.80 is: 683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.29 : 1,464.19 = 455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.29/1,464.19 = 455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.29x = 1,464.19 × 455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.29x = 667,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,377.80/976.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.59

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