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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.23, 1,464.04 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.23, 1,464.04 and 326.81 is: 490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.23 : 1,464.04 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.23/1,464.04 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.23x = 1,464.04 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.23x = 478,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,466.98/976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.12

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