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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.54, 1,464.81 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.54, 1,464.81 and 327.19 is: 490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.54 : 1,464.81 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.54/1,464.81 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.54x = 1,464.81 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.54x = 479,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,271.18/976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.79

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