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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.42, 1,464.41 and 283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.42, 1,464.41 and 283.09 is: 424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.42 : 1,464.41 = 283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.42/1,464.41 = 283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.42x = 1,464.41 × 283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.42x = 414,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,559.83/976.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.57

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