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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.86, 1,465.02 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.86, 1,465.02 and 327.24 is: 490.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.86 : 1,465.02 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.86/1,465.02 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.86x = 1,465.02 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.86x = 479,413.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,413.14/976.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.77

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