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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.43, 1,465.92 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.43, 1,465.92 and 283.94 is: 425.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.43 : 1,465.92 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.43/1,465.92 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.43x = 1,465.92 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.43x = 416,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,233.32/977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.84

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