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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.55, 1,464.51 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.55, 1,464.51 and 327.13 is: 490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.55 : 1,464.51 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.55/1,464.51 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.55x = 1,464.51 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.55x = 479,085.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,085.16/976.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.59

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