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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.41, 1,464.84 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.41, 1,464.84 and 327.15 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.41 : 1,464.84 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.41/1,464.84 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.41x = 1,464.84 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.41x = 479,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,222.41/976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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