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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.89, 1,466.35 and 483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.89, 1,466.35 and 483.72 is: 725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.89 : 1,466.35 = 483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.89/1,466.35 = 483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.89x = 1,466.35 × 483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.89x = 709,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,308.93/977.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.35

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