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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.16, 1,464.25 and 326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.16, 1,464.25 and 326.90 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.16 : 1,464.25 = 326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.16/1,464.25 = 326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.16x = 1,464.25 × 326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.16x = 478,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,663.33/976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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