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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.96, 1,466.94 and 430.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.96, 1,466.94 and 430.13 is: 645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.96 : 1,466.94 = 430.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.96/1,466.94 = 430.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.96x = 1,466.94 × 430.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.96x = 630,967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,967.57/977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.19

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