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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.88, 1,467.22 and 457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.88, 1,467.22 and 457.50 is: 686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.88 : 1,467.22 = 457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.88/1,467.22 = 457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.88x = 1,467.22 × 457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.88x = 671,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,253.15/977.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.44

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