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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.24, 1,466.16 and 429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.24, 1,466.16 and 429.44 is: 644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.24 : 1,466.16 = 429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.24/1,466.16 = 429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.24x = 1,466.16 × 429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.24x = 629,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,627.75/977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.29

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