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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.51, 1,466.01 and 284.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.51, 1,466.01 and 284.00 is: 425.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.51 : 1,466.01 = 284.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.51/1,466.01 = 284.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.51x = 1,466.01 × 284.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.51x = 416,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,340.22/977.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.92

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