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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.51, 1,466.34 and 284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.51, 1,466.34 and 284.19 is: 426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.51 : 1,466.34 = 284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.51/1,466.34 = 284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.51x = 1,466.34 × 284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.51x = 416,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,710.41/977.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.30

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