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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.26, 1,465.37 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.26, 1,465.37 and 327.78 is: 491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.26 : 1,465.37 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.26/1,465.37 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.26x = 1,465.37 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.26x = 480,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,318.98/977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.50

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