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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.88, 1,466.18 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.88, 1,466.18 and 457.16 is: 686.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.88 : 1,466.18 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.88/1,466.18 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.88x = 1,466.18 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.88x = 670,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,278.85/976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.15

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