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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.64, 1,464.54 and 391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.64, 1,464.54 and 391.54 is: 587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.64 : 1,464.54 = 391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.64/1,464.54 = 391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.64x = 1,464.54 × 391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.64x = 573,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,425.99/976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.14

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