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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.55, 1,465.52 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.55, 1,465.52 and 327.93 is: 491.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.55 : 1,465.52 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.55/1,465.52 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.55x = 1,465.52 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.55x = 480,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,586.33/977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.62

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