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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.52, 1,464.66 and 489.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.52, 1,464.66 and 489.86 is: 734.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.52 : 1,464.66 = 489.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.52/1,464.66 = 489.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.52x = 1,464.66 × 489.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.52x = 717,478.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,478.35/976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.73

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