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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.50, 1,465.56 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.50, 1,465.56 and 463.50 is: 695.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.50 : 1,465.56 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.50/1,465.56 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.50x = 1,465.56 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.50x = 679,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,287.06/976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.63

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