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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.46, 1,464.89 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.46, 1,464.89 and 489.24 is: 733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.46 : 1,464.89 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.46/1,464.89 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.46x = 1,464.89 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.46x = 716,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,680.34/976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.96

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