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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.97, 1,466.44 and 669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.97, 1,466.44 and 669.90 is: 1,004.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.97 : 1,466.44 = 669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.97/1,466.44 = 669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.97x = 1,466.44 × 669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.97x = 982,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,371.98/977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.50

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