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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.46, 1,466.14 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.46, 1,466.14 and 328.02 is: 492.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.46 : 1,466.14 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.46/1,466.14 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.46x = 1,466.14 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.46x = 480,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,923.24/977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.01

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