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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.95, 1,464.84 and 489.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.95, 1,464.84 and 489.42 is: 733.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.95 : 1,464.84 = 489.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.95/1,464.84 = 489.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.95x = 1,464.84 × 489.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.95x = 716,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,921.99/976.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.84

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