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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.88, 1,465.41 and 327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.88, 1,465.41 and 327.71 is: 491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.88 : 1,465.41 = 327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.88/1,465.41 = 327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.88x = 1,465.41 × 327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.88x = 480,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,229.51/976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.60

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