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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.40, 1,463.60 and 489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.40, 1,463.60 and 489.20 is: 733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.40 : 1,463.60 = 489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.40/1,463.60 = 489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.40x = 1,463.60 × 489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.40x = 715,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,993.12/976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.30

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