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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.89, 1,466.82 and 293.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.89, 1,466.82 and 293.89 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.89 : 1,466.82 = 293.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.89/1,466.82 = 293.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.89x = 1,466.82 × 293.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.89x = 431,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,083.73/977.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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