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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.35, 1,466.26 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.35, 1,466.26 and 328.07 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.35 : 1,466.26 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.35/1,466.26 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.35x = 1,466.26 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.35x = 481,028.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,028.59/977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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