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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.84, 1,464.40 and 630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.84, 1,464.40 and 630.44 is: 945.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.84 : 1,464.40 = 630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.84/1,464.40 = 630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.84x = 1,464.40 × 630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.84x = 923,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,216.34/976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.10

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