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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.82, 1,466.81 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.82, 1,466.81 and 284.46 is: 426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.82 : 1,466.81 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.82/1,466.81 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.82x = 1,466.81 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.82x = 417,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,247.35/977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.71

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