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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.29, 1,465.69 and 456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.29, 1,465.69 and 456.80 is: 685.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.29 : 1,465.69 = 456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.29/1,465.69 = 456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.29x = 1,465.69 × 456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.29x = 669,527.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,527.19/977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.09

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