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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.62, 1,466.43 and 464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.62, 1,466.43 and 464.50 is: 696.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.62 : 1,466.43 = 464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.62/1,466.43 = 464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.62x = 1,466.43 × 464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.62x = 681,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,156.74/977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.75

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