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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.64, 1,464.96 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.64, 1,464.96 and 246.22 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.64 : 1,464.96 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.64/1,464.96 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.64x = 1,464.96 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.64x = 360,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,702.45/976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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