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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,465.61 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,465.61 and 399.96 is: 599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,465.61 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,465.61 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,465.61 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 586,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,183.38/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.96

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