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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.16, 1,465.58 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.16, 1,465.58 and 293 is: 439.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.16 : 1,465.58 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.16/1,465.58 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.16x = 1,465.58 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.16x = 429,414.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,414.94/977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.45

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