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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.76, 1,466.37 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.76, 1,466.37 and 400.50 is: 600.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.76 : 1,466.37 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.76/1,466.37 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.76x = 1,466.37 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.76x = 587,281.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,281.19/977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.64

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