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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.41, 1,463.97 and 390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.41, 1,463.97 and 390.98 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.41 : 1,463.97 = 390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.41/1,463.97 = 390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.41x = 1,463.97 × 390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.41x = 572,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,388.12/976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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