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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.58, 1,466.76 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.58, 1,466.76 and 400.50 is: 600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.58 : 1,466.76 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.58/1,466.76 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.58x = 1,466.76 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.58x = 587,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,437.38/977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.91

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