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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.25, 1,465.52 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.25, 1,465.52 and 283.73 is: 425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.25 : 1,465.52 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.25/1,465.52 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.25x = 1,465.52 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.25x = 415,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,812.80/977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.49

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