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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.56, 1,466.31 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.56, 1,466.31 and 319.48 is: 479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.56 : 1,466.31 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.56/1,466.31 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.56x = 1,466.31 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.56x = 468,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,456.72/977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.21

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