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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.88, 1,463.08 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.88, 1,463.08 and 488.88 is: 732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.88 : 1,463.08 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.88/1,463.08 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.88x = 1,463.08 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.88x = 715,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,270.55/976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.20

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