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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.10, 1,465.61 and 318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.10, 1,465.61 and 318.98 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.10 : 1,465.61 = 318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.10/1,465.61 = 318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.10x = 1,465.61 × 318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.10x = 467,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,491.35/977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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