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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.89, 1,467.06 and 284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.89, 1,467.06 and 284.54 is: 426.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.89 : 1,467.06 = 284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.89/1,467.06 = 284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.89x = 1,467.06 × 284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.89x = 417,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,432.78/977.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.87

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