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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.92, 1,466.80 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.92, 1,466.80 and 400.80 is: 601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.92 : 1,466.80 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.92/1,466.80 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.92x = 1,466.80 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.92x = 587,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,893.44/977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.17

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