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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.71, 1,465.08 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.71, 1,465.08 and 399.18 is: 598.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.71 : 1,465.08 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.71/1,465.08 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.71x = 1,465.08 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.71x = 584,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,830.63/976.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.78

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