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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.58, 1,466.10 and 490.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.58, 1,466.10 and 490.41 is: 735.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.58 : 1,466.10 = 490.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.58/1,466.10 = 490.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.58x = 1,466.10 × 490.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.58x = 718,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,990.10/977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.48

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