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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.35, 1,465.48 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.35, 1,465.48 and 327.91 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.35 : 1,465.48 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.35/1,465.48 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.35x = 1,465.48 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.35x = 480,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,537.40/977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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