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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.67, 1,464.72 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.67, 1,464.72 and 318.56 is: 477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.67 : 1,464.72 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.67/1,464.72 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.67x = 1,464.72 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.67x = 466,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,601.20/976.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.75

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