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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.34, 1,466.01 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.34, 1,466.01 and 284.01 is: 426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.34 : 1,466.01 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.34/1,466.01 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.34x = 1,466.01 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.34x = 416,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,361.50/977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.02

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