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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.92, 1,465.70 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.92, 1,465.70 and 457.22 is: 685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.92 : 1,465.70 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.92/1,465.70 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.92x = 1,465.70 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.92x = 670,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,147.35/977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.28

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