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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.65, 1,466.48 and 392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.65, 1,466.48 and 392.70 is: 589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.65 : 1,466.48 = 392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.65/1,466.48 = 392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.65x = 1,466.48 × 392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.65x = 575,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,886.70/977.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.05

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