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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.53, 1,464.57 and 283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.53, 1,464.57 and 283.05 is: 424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.53 : 1,464.57 = 283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.53/1,464.57 = 283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.53x = 1,464.57 × 283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.53x = 414,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,546.54/976.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.51

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