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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.38, 1,464.56 and 399.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.38, 1,464.56 and 399.25 is: 598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.38 : 1,464.56 = 399.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.38/1,464.56 = 399.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.38x = 1,464.56 × 399.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.38x = 584,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,725.58/976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.87

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