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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.26, 1,464.40 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.26, 1,464.40 and 326.98 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.26 : 1,464.40 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.26/1,464.40 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.26x = 1,464.40 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.26x = 478,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,821.37/976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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