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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.85, 1,465.51 and 327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.85, 1,465.51 and 327.57 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.85 : 1,465.51 = 327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.85/1,465.51 = 327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.85x = 1,465.51 × 327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.85x = 480,057.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,057.11/976.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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