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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.69, 1,464.25 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.69, 1,464.25 and 483.18 is: 723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.69 : 1,464.25 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.69/1,464.25 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.69x = 1,464.25 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.69x = 707,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,495.11/977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.64

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