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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.60, 1,465.40 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.60, 1,465.40 and 429.68 is: 644.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.60 : 1,465.40 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.60/1,465.40 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.60x = 1,465.40 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.60x = 629,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,657.81/977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.08

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