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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.24, 1,466.40 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.24, 1,466.40 and 400.52 is: 601.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.24 : 1,466.40 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.24/1,466.40 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.24x = 1,466.40 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.24x = 587,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,322.53/977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.00

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