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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.90, 1,466.16 and 490.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.90, 1,466.16 and 490.62 is: 735.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.90 : 1,466.16 = 490.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.90/1,466.16 = 490.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.90x = 1,466.16 × 490.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.90x = 719,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,327.42/977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.58

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