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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.57, 1,466.97 and 400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.57, 1,466.97 and 400.46 is: 600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.57 : 1,466.97 = 400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.57/1,466.97 = 400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.57x = 1,466.97 × 400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.57x = 587,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,462.81/977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.94

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