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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.47, 1,464.56 and 327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.47, 1,464.56 and 327.21 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.47 : 1,464.56 = 327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.47/1,464.56 = 327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.47x = 1,464.56 × 327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.47x = 479,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,218.68/976.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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