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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.58, 1,466.43 and 328.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.58, 1,466.43 and 328.41 is: 492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.58 : 1,466.43 = 328.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.58/1,466.43 = 328.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.58x = 1,466.43 × 328.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.58x = 481,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,590.28/977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.64

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