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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.30, 1,465.95 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.30, 1,465.95 and 328.03 is: 492.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.30 : 1,465.95 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.30/1,465.95 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.30x = 1,465.95 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.30x = 480,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,875.58/977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.05

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