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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.40, 1,464.68 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.40, 1,464.68 and 327.14 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.40 : 1,464.68 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.40/1,464.68 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.40x = 1,464.68 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.40x = 479,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,155.42/976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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