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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.59, 1,465.13 and 449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.59, 1,465.13 and 449.25 is: 673.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.59 : 1,465.13 = 449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.59/1,465.13 = 449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.59x = 1,465.13 × 449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.59x = 658,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,207.41/976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.99

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