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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.96, 1,465.58 and 429.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.96, 1,465.58 and 429.40 is: 644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.96 : 1,465.58 = 429.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.96/1,465.58 = 429.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.96x = 1,465.58 × 429.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.96x = 629,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,320.05/976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.16

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