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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.20, 1,464.08 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.20, 1,464.08 and 326.76 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.20 : 1,464.08 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.20/1,464.08 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.20x = 1,464.08 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.20x = 478,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,401.15/976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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