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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.27, 1,466.24 and 429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.27, 1,466.24 and 429.71 is: 644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.27 : 1,466.24 = 429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.27/1,466.24 = 429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.27x = 1,466.24 × 429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.27x = 630,048.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,048.51/977.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.71

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