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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.50, 1,465.43 and 399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.50, 1,465.43 and 399.38 is: 599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.50 : 1,465.43 = 399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.50/1,465.43 = 399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.50x = 1,465.43 × 399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.50x = 585,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,254.11/976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.34

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