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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.02, 1,463.97 and 326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.02, 1,463.97 and 326.67 is: 489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.02 : 1,463.97 = 326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.02/1,463.97 = 326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.02x = 1,463.97 × 326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.02x = 478,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,235.08/976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.98

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