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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.46, 1,466.15 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.46, 1,466.15 and 400.34 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.46 : 1,466.15 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.46/1,466.15 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.46x = 1,466.15 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.46x = 586,949.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,949.16/977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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