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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.46, 1,465.53 and 457.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.46, 1,465.53 and 457.17 is: 685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.46 : 1,465.53 = 457.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.46/1,465.53 = 457.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.46x = 1,465.53 × 457.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.46x = 669,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,996.35/977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.45

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