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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.09, 1,464.01 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.09, 1,464.01 and 630 is: 943.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.09 : 1,464.01 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.09/1,464.01 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.09x = 1,464.01 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.09x = 922,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,324.73/977.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.96

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