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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.87, 1,466.56 and 293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.87, 1,466.56 and 293.87 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.87 : 1,466.56 = 293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.87/1,466.56 = 293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.87x = 1,466.56 × 293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.87x = 430,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,977.99/977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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