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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.59, 1,463.54 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.59, 1,463.54 and 489.96 is: 734.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.59 : 1,463.54 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.59/1,463.54 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.59x = 1,463.54 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.59x = 717,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,073.61/976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.26

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