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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.32, 1,464.56 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.32, 1,464.56 and 399.20 is: 598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.32 : 1,464.56 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.32/1,464.56 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.32x = 1,464.56 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.32x = 584,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,652.35/976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.83

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