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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.72, 1,465.38 and 399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.72, 1,465.38 and 399.64 is: 599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.72 : 1,465.38 = 399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.72/1,465.38 = 399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.72x = 1,465.38 × 399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.72x = 585,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,624.46/976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.58

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