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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.20, 1,465.72 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.20, 1,465.72 and 327.96 is: 491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.20 : 1,465.72 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.20/1,465.72 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.20x = 1,465.72 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.20x = 480,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,697.53/977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.91

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