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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.49, 1,465.28 and 399.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.49, 1,465.28 and 399.77 is: 599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.49 : 1,465.28 = 399.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.49/1,465.28 = 399.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.49x = 1,465.28 × 399.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.49x = 585,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,772.99/976.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.88

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