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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.95, 1,466.34 and 490.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.95, 1,466.34 and 490.42 is: 735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.95 : 1,466.34 = 490.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.95/1,466.34 = 490.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.95x = 1,466.34 × 490.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.95x = 719,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,122.46/977.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.34

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