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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.18, 1,465.65 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.18, 1,465.65 and 283.95 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.18 : 1,465.65 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.18/1,465.65 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.18x = 1,465.65 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.18x = 416,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,171.32/977.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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