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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.86, 1,466.01 and 464.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.86, 1,466.01 and 464.22 is: 696.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.86 : 1,466.01 = 464.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.86/1,466.01 = 464.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.86x = 1,466.01 × 464.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.86x = 680,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,551.16/976.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.67

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