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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.31, 1,464.89 and 429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.31, 1,464.89 and 429.42 is: 643.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.31 : 1,464.89 = 429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.31/1,464.89 = 429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.31x = 1,464.89 × 429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.31x = 629,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,053.06/977.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.66

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