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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.58, 1,465.62 and 490.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.58, 1,465.62 and 490.96 is: 736.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.58 : 1,465.62 = 490.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.58/1,465.62 = 490.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.58x = 1,465.62 × 490.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.58x = 719,560.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,560.80/977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.06

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