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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.37, 1,464.33 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.37, 1,464.33 and 282.88 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.37 : 1,464.33 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.37/1,464.33 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.37x = 1,464.33 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.37x = 414,222.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,222.35/976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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