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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.90, 1,467.45 and 491.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.90, 1,467.45 and 491.00 is: 736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.90 : 1,467.45 = 491.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.90/1,467.45 = 491.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.90x = 1,467.45 × 491.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.90x = 720,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,510.61/977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.80

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