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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.21, 1,464.31 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.21, 1,464.31 and 326.94 is: 490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.21 : 1,464.31 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.21/1,464.31 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.21x = 1,464.31 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.21x = 478,741.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,741.51/976.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.41

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