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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.90, 1,465.74 and 490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.90, 1,465.74 and 490.08 is: 735.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.90 : 1,465.74 = 490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.90/1,465.74 = 490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.90x = 1,465.74 × 490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.90x = 718,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,329.86/976.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.32

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