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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.05, 1,465.71 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.05, 1,465.71 and 327.56 is: 491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.05 : 1,465.71 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.05/1,465.71 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.05x = 1,465.71 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.05x = 480,106.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,106.33/977.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.39

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