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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.63, 1,465.16 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.63, 1,465.16 and 327.35 is: 491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.63 : 1,465.16 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.63/1,465.16 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.63x = 1,465.16 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.63x = 479,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,612.80/976.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.09

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