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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.12, 1,465.68 and 464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.12, 1,465.68 and 464 is: 696

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.12 : 1,465.68 = 464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.12/1,465.68 = 464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.12x = 1,465.68 × 464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.12x = 680,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,075.52/977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696

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