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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.96, 1,465.80 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.96, 1,465.80 and 328 is: 492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.96 : 1,465.80 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.96/1,465.80 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.96x = 1,465.80 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.96x = 480,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,782.40/976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.12

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