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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.38, 1,463.58 and 488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.38, 1,463.58 and 488.94 is: 732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.38 : 1,463.58 = 488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.38/1,463.58 = 488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.38x = 1,463.58 × 488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.38x = 715,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,602.81/976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.91

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