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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.20, 1,465.44 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.20, 1,465.44 and 327.76 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.20 : 1,465.44 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.20/1,465.44 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.20x = 1,465.44 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.20x = 480,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,312.61/977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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