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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.10, 1,464.21 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.10, 1,464.21 and 326.84 is: 490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.10 : 1,464.21 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.10/1,464.21 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.10x = 1,464.21 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.10x = 478,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,555.08/976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.28

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