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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.13, 1,466.56 and 457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.13, 1,466.56 and 457.41 is: 686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.13 : 1,466.56 = 457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.13/1,466.56 = 457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.13x = 1,466.56 × 457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.13x = 670,818.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,818.07/977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.52

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