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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.05, 1,465.17 and 327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.05, 1,465.17 and 327.70 is: 491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.05 : 1,465.17 = 327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.05/1,465.17 = 327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.05x = 1,465.17 × 327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.05x = 480,136.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,136.21/977.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.41

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