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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.12, 1,465.56 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.12, 1,465.56 and 327.92 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.12 : 1,465.56 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.12/1,465.56 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.12x = 1,465.56 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.12x = 480,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,586.44/977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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