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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.89, 1,465.34 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.89, 1,465.34 and 327.60 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.89 : 1,465.34 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.89/1,465.34 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.89x = 1,465.34 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.89x = 480,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,043.75/976.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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