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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.80, 1,464.72 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.80, 1,464.72 and 360.48 is: 540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.80 : 1,464.72 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.80/1,464.72 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.80x = 1,464.72 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.80x = 528,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,002.27/976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.54

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