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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.01, 1,463.68 and 326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.01, 1,463.68 and 326.57 is: 489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.01 : 1,463.68 = 326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.01/1,463.68 = 326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.01x = 1,463.68 × 326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.01x = 477,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,993.98/976.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.74

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