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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.37, 1,464.82 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.37, 1,464.82 and 351.73 is: 527.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.37 : 1,464.82 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.37/1,464.82 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.37x = 1,464.82 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.37x = 515,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,221.14/976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.69

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