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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.22, 1,465.83 and 400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.22, 1,465.83 and 400.09 is: 600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.22 : 1,465.83 = 400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.22/1,465.83 = 400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.22x = 1,465.83 × 400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.22x = 586,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,463.92/977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.14

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