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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.55, 1,466.01 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.55, 1,466.01 and 328.13 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.55 : 1,466.01 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.55/1,466.01 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.55x = 1,466.01 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.55x = 481,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,034.53/977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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