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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.36, 1,463.61 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.36, 1,463.61 and 326.63 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.36 : 1,463.61 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.36/1,463.61 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.36x = 1,463.61 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.36x = 478,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,051.62/976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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