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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.55, 1,463.87 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.55, 1,463.87 and 326.81 is: 489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.55 : 1,463.87 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.55/1,463.87 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.55x = 1,463.87 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.55x = 478,411.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,411.83/976.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.90

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