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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.43, 1,466.15 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.43, 1,466.15 and 400.32 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.43 : 1,466.15 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.43/1,466.15 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.43x = 1,466.15 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.43x = 586,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,927.17/977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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