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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.13, 1,466.60 and 490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.13, 1,466.60 and 490.50 is: 736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.13 : 1,466.60 = 490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.13/1,466.60 = 490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.13x = 1,466.60 × 490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.13x = 719,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,364.85/977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.20

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