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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.41, 1,466.36 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.41, 1,466.36 and 284.06 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.41 : 1,466.36 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.41/1,466.36 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.41x = 1,466.36 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.41x = 416,539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,539.13/977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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