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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.12, 1,465.44 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.12, 1,465.44 and 293.12 is: 439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.12 : 1,465.44 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.12/1,465.44 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.12x = 1,465.44 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.12x = 429,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,549.77/977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.61

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