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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.34, 1,464.57 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.34, 1,464.57 and 309.14 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.34 : 1,464.57 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.34/1,464.57 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.34x = 1,464.57 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.34x = 452,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,755.62/976.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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