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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.01, 1,465.53 and 327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.01, 1,465.53 and 327.73 is: 491.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.01 : 1,465.53 = 327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.01/1,465.53 = 327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.01x = 1,465.53 × 327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.01x = 480,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,289.18/977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.59

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