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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.61, 1,464.93 and 399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.61, 1,464.93 and 399.49 is: 599.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.61 : 1,464.93 = 399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.61/1,464.93 = 399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.61x = 1,464.93 × 399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.61x = 585,223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,223.22/976.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.24

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