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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.56, 1,464.74 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.56, 1,464.74 and 246.09 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.56 : 1,464.74 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.56/1,464.74 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.56x = 1,464.74 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.56x = 360,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,456.64/976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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