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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.46, 1,464.72 and 398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.46, 1,464.72 and 398.94 is: 598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.46 : 1,464.72 = 398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.46/1,464.72 = 398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.46x = 1,464.72 × 398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.46x = 584,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,335.40/976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.42

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