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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.30, 1,465.79 and 283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.30, 1,465.79 and 283.82 is: 425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.30 : 1,465.79 = 283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.30/1,465.79 = 283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.30x = 1,465.79 × 283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.30x = 416,011.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,011.77/977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.67

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