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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.52, 1,466.28 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.52, 1,466.28 and 328.26 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.52 : 1,466.28 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.52/1,466.28 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.52x = 1,466.28 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.52x = 481,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,321.07/977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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