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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.74, 1,465.10 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.74, 1,465.10 and 327.47 is: 491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.74 : 1,465.10 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.74/1,465.10 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.74x = 1,465.10 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.74x = 479,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,776.30/976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.20

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