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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.43, 1,464.66 and 360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.43, 1,464.66 and 360.28 is: 540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.43 : 1,464.66 = 360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.43/1,464.66 = 360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.43x = 1,464.66 × 360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.43x = 527,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,687.70/976.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.43

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