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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.46, 1,465.95 and 283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.46, 1,465.95 and 283.97 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.46 : 1,465.95 = 283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.46/1,465.95 = 283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.46x = 1,465.95 × 283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.46x = 416,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,285.05/977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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