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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.38, 1,464.78 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.38, 1,464.78 and 327.09 is: 490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.38 : 1,464.78 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.38/1,464.78 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.38x = 1,464.78 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.38x = 479,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,121.61/976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.71

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