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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.67, 1,464.83 and 327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.67, 1,464.83 and 327.40 is: 491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.67 : 1,464.83 = 327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.67/1,464.83 = 327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.67x = 1,464.83 × 327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.67x = 479,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,586.16/976.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.04

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