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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.46, 1,464.00 and 489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.46, 1,464.00 and 489.16 is: 733.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.46 : 1,464.00 = 489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.46/1,464.00 = 489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.46x = 1,464.00 × 489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.46x = 716,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,130.24/976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.40

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