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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.97, 1,466.56 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.97, 1,466.56 and 430.52 is: 645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.97 : 1,466.56 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.97/1,466.56 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.97x = 1,466.56 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.97x = 631,374.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,374.19/977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.59

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