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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.68, 1,466.26 and 429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.68, 1,466.26 and 429.74 is: 644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.68 : 1,466.26 = 429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.68/1,466.26 = 429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.68x = 1,466.26 × 429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.68x = 630,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,110.57/977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.50

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