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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.38, 1,464.45 and 245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.38, 1,464.45 and 245.91 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.38 : 1,464.45 = 245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.38/1,464.45 = 245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.38x = 1,464.45 × 245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.38x = 360,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,122.90/976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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