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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.87, 1,465.41 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.87, 1,465.41 and 428.90 is: 642.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.87 : 1,465.41 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.87/1,465.41 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.87x = 1,465.41 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.87x = 628,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,507.02/977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.73

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