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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.70, 1,464.74 and 327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.70, 1,464.74 and 327.28 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.70 : 1,464.74 = 327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.70/1,464.74 = 327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.70x = 1,464.74 × 327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.70x = 479,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,383.37/976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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