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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.48, 1,464.72 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.48, 1,464.72 and 327.16 is: 490.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.48 : 1,464.72 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.48/1,464.72 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.48x = 1,464.72 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.48x = 479,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,197.80/976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.74

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