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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.34, 1,466.25 and 400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.34, 1,466.25 and 400.22 is: 600.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.34 : 1,466.25 = 400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.34/1,466.25 = 400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.34x = 1,466.25 × 400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.34x = 586,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,821.49/977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.42

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