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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.81, 1,466.24 and 422.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.81, 1,466.24 and 422.42 is: 633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.81 : 1,466.24 = 422.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.81/1,466.24 = 422.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.81x = 1,466.24 × 422.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.81x = 619,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,359.66/977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.42

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