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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.75, 1,465.49 and 630.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.75, 1,465.49 and 630.74 is: 946.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.75 : 1,465.49 = 630.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.75/1,465.49 = 630.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.75x = 1,465.49 × 630.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.75x = 924,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,348.40/976.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.35

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