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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.28, 1,465.92 and 490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.28, 1,465.92 and 490.74 is: 736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.28 : 1,465.92 = 490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.28/1,465.92 = 490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.28x = 1,465.92 × 490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.28x = 719,385.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,385.58/977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.11

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