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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.07, 1,465.59 and 399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.07, 1,465.59 and 399.54 is: 599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.07 : 1,465.59 = 399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.07/1,465.59 = 399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.07x = 1,465.59 × 399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.07x = 585,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,561.83/977.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.30

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