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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.91, 1,465.56 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.91, 1,465.56 and 327.69 is: 491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.91 : 1,465.56 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.91/1,465.56 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.91x = 1,465.56 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.91x = 480,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,249.36/976.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.60

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