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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.34, 1,465.23 and 490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.34, 1,465.23 and 490.74 is: 735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.34 : 1,465.23 = 490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.34/1,465.23 = 490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.34x = 1,465.23 × 490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.34x = 719,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,046.97/977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.72

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