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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.34, 1,465.47 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.34, 1,465.47 and 327.72 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.34 : 1,465.47 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.34/1,465.47 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.34x = 1,465.47 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.34x = 480,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,263.83/977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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