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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.91, 1,465.96 and 483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.91, 1,465.96 and 483.63 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.91 : 1,465.96 = 483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.91/1,465.96 = 483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.91x = 1,465.96 × 483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.91x = 708,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,982.23/976.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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