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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.82, 1,465.23 and 399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.82, 1,465.23 and 399.70 is: 599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.82 : 1,465.23 = 399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.82/1,465.23 = 399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.82x = 1,465.23 × 399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.82x = 585,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,652.43/976.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.55

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