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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.60, 1,464.81 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.60, 1,464.81 and 327.34 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.60 : 1,464.81 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.60/1,464.81 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.60x = 1,464.81 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.60x = 479,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,490.91/976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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