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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.11, 1,464.36 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.11, 1,464.36 and 326.82 is: 490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.11 : 1,464.36 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.11/1,464.36 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.11x = 1,464.36 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.11x = 478,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,582.14/976.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.30

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