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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.46, 1,464.90 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.46, 1,464.90 and 400.02 is: 599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.46 : 1,464.90 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.46/1,464.90 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.46x = 1,464.90 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.46x = 585,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,989.30/977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.50

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