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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.31, 1,465.15 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.31, 1,465.15 and 457.04 is: 685.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.31 : 1,465.15 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.31/1,465.15 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.31x = 1,465.15 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.31x = 669,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,632.16/977.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.18

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