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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.59, 1,465.02 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.59, 1,465.02 and 327.42 is: 491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.59 : 1,465.02 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.59/1,465.02 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.59x = 1,465.02 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.59x = 479,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,676.85/976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.18

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