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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.14, 1,465.73 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.14, 1,465.73 and 327.88 is: 491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.14 : 1,465.73 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.14/1,465.73 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.14x = 1,465.73 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.14x = 480,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,583.55/977.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.83

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