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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.13, 1,466.37 and 429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.13, 1,466.37 and 429.48 is: 644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.13 : 1,466.37 = 429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.13/1,466.37 = 429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.13x = 1,466.37 × 429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.13x = 629,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,776.59/977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.52

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