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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.58, 1,464.83 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.58, 1,464.83 and 283.24 is: 424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.58 : 1,464.83 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.58/1,464.83 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.58x = 1,464.83 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.58x = 414,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,891.13/976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.84

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