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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.58, 1,463.84 and 668.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.58, 1,463.84 and 668.35 is: 1,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.58 : 1,463.84 = 668.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.58/1,463.84 = 668.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.58x = 1,463.84 × 668.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.58x = 978,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,350.46/976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.81

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