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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.34, 1,464.48 and 399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.34, 1,464.48 and 399.21 is: 598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.34 : 1,464.48 = 399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.34/1,464.48 = 399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.34x = 1,464.48 × 399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.34x = 584,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,635.06/976.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.80

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