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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.56, 1,466.40 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.56, 1,466.40 and 328.24 is: 492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.56 : 1,466.40 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.56/1,466.40 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.56x = 1,466.40 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.56x = 481,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,331.14/977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.38

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