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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.10, 1,465.64 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.10, 1,465.64 and 283.86 is: 425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.10 : 1,465.64 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.10/1,465.64 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.10x = 1,465.64 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.10x = 416,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,036.57/977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.79

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