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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.15, 1,466.00 and 400.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.15, 1,466.00 and 400.43 is: 600.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.15 : 1,466.00 = 400.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.15/1,466.00 = 400.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.15x = 1,466.00 × 400.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.15x = 587,021.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,021.05/977.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.75

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