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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.43, 1,462.50 and 489

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.43, 1,462.50 and 489 is: 731.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.43 : 1,462.50 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.43/1,462.50 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.43x = 1,462.50 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.43x = 715,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,162.50/977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.68

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