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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.05, 1,463.76 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.05, 1,463.76 and 326.63 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.05 : 1,463.76 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.05/1,463.76 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.05x = 1,463.76 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.05x = 478,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,100.61/976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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