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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.43, 1,464.63 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.43, 1,464.63 and 669.42 is: 1,003.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.43 : 1,464.63 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.43/1,464.63 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.43x = 1,464.63 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.43x = 980,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,452.61/977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.09

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