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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.78, 1,466.17 and 429.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.78, 1,466.17 and 429.73 is: 644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.78 : 1,466.17 = 429.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.78/1,466.17 = 429.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.78x = 1,466.17 × 429.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.78x = 630,057.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,057.23/977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.38

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