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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.55, 1,466.23 and 400.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.55, 1,466.23 and 400.38 is: 600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.55 : 1,466.23 = 400.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.55/1,466.23 = 400.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.55x = 1,466.23 × 400.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.55x = 587,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,049.17/977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.53

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