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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.36, 1,465.68 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.36, 1,465.68 and 327.94 is: 491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.36 : 1,465.68 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.36/1,465.68 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.36x = 1,465.68 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.36x = 480,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,655.10/977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.79

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