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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.30, 1,464.45 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.30, 1,464.45 and 327.03 is: 490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.30 : 1,464.45 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.30/1,464.45 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.30x = 1,464.45 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.30x = 478,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,919.08/976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.55

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