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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.42, 1,464.87 and 456.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.42, 1,464.87 and 456.01 is: 684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.42 : 1,464.87 = 456.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.42/1,464.87 = 456.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.42x = 1,464.87 × 456.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.42x = 667,995.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,995.37/976.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.13

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