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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977, 1,465.50 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977, 1,465.50 and 293 is: 439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977 : 1,465.50 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977/1,465.50 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977x = 1,465.50 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977x = 429,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,391.50/977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.50

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