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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.48, 1,465.05 and 610.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.48, 1,465.05 and 610.83 is: 916.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.48 : 1,465.05 = 610.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.48/1,465.05 = 610.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.48x = 1,465.05 × 610.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.48x = 894,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,898.78/976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.46

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