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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.85, 1,467.05 and 430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.85, 1,467.05 and 430.16 is: 645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.85 : 1,467.05 = 430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.85/1,467.05 = 430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.85x = 1,467.05 × 430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.85x = 631,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,056.74/977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.35

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