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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.23, 1,466.34 and 429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.23, 1,466.34 and 429.42 is: 644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.23 : 1,466.34 = 429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.23/1,466.34 = 429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.23x = 1,466.34 × 429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.23x = 629,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,675.72/977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.35

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