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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.58, 1,465.26 and 399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.58, 1,465.26 and 399.50 is: 599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.58 : 1,465.26 = 399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.58/1,465.26 = 399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.58x = 1,465.26 × 399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.58x = 585,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,371.37/976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.41

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