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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.65, 1,464.98 and 391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.65, 1,464.98 and 391.70 is: 587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.65 : 1,464.98 = 391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.65/1,464.98 = 391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.65x = 1,464.98 × 391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.65x = 573,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,823.38/976.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.54

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