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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.90, 1,466.26 and 393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.90, 1,466.26 and 393.18 is: 589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.90 : 1,466.26 = 393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.90/1,466.26 = 393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.90x = 1,466.26 × 393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.90x = 576,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,496.78/977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.53

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