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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.87, 1,466.18 and 490.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.87, 1,466.18 and 490.19 is: 735.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.87 : 1,466.18 = 490.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.87/1,466.18 = 490.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.87x = 1,466.18 × 490.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.87x = 718,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,704.32/976.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.73

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