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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.08, 1,466.16 and 490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.08, 1,466.16 and 490.54 is: 736.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.08 : 1,466.16 = 490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.08/1,466.16 = 490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.08x = 1,466.16 × 490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.08x = 719,210.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,210.13/977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.08

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