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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.79, 1,466.64 and 393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.79, 1,466.64 and 393.05 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.79 : 1,466.64 = 393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.79/1,466.64 = 393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.79x = 1,466.64 × 393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.79x = 576,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,466.52/977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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