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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.96, 1,464.30 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.96, 1,464.30 and 327 is: 490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.96 : 1,464.30 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.96/1,464.30 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.96x = 1,464.30 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.96x = 478,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,826.10/975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.62

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