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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,466.44 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,466.44 and 457.28 is: 686.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,466.44 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,466.44 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,466.44 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 670,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,573.68/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.33

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