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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.01, 1,465.85 and 429.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.01, 1,465.85 and 429.59 is: 644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.01 : 1,465.85 = 429.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.01/1,465.85 = 429.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.01x = 1,465.85 × 429.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.01x = 629,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,708.25/977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.53

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