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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.22, 1,466.00 and 328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.22, 1,466.00 and 328.11 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.22 : 1,466.00 = 328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.22/1,466.00 = 328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.22x = 1,466.00 × 328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.22x = 481,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,007.62/977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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