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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.80, 1,466.70 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.80, 1,466.70 and 429.52 is: 644.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.80 : 1,466.70 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.80/1,466.70 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.80x = 1,466.70 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.80x = 629,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,976.98/977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.28

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