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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.45, 1,463.73 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.45, 1,463.73 and 359.82 is: 539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.45 : 1,463.73 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.45/1,463.73 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.45x = 1,463.73 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.45x = 526,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,674.29/976.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.38

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