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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.46, 1,464.70 and 391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.46, 1,464.70 and 391.51 is: 587.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.46 : 1,464.70 = 391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.46/1,464.70 = 391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.46x = 1,464.70 × 391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.46x = 573,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,440.06/976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.27

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