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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.62, 1,465.80 and 489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.62, 1,465.80 and 489.94 is: 735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.62 : 1,465.80 = 489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.62/1,465.80 = 489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.62x = 1,465.80 × 489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.62x = 718,154.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,154.05/976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.35

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