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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.93, 1,466.89 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.93, 1,466.89 and 284.60 is: 426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.93 : 1,466.89 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.93/1,466.89 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.93x = 1,466.89 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.93x = 417,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,469.92/977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.89

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