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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.73, 1,466.83 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.73, 1,466.83 and 284.38 is: 426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.73 : 1,466.83 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.73/1,466.83 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.73x = 1,466.83 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.73x = 417,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,129.78/977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.63

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