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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.53, 1,463.96 and 399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.53, 1,463.96 and 399.03 is: 598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.53 : 1,463.96 = 399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.53/1,463.96 = 399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.53x = 1,463.96 × 399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.53x = 584,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,161.96/976.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.20

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