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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.36, 1,466.04 and 328.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.36, 1,466.04 and 328.09 is: 492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.36 : 1,466.04 = 328.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.36/1,466.04 = 328.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.36x = 1,466.04 × 328.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.36x = 480,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,996.73/977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.14

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