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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.40, 1,466.26 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.40, 1,466.26 and 293.56 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.40 : 1,466.26 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.40/1,466.26 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.40x = 1,466.26 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.40x = 430,435.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,435.29/977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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