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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.60, 1,466.31 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.60, 1,466.31 and 328.34 is: 492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.60 : 1,466.31 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.60/1,466.31 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.60x = 1,466.31 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.60x = 481,448.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,448.23/977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.48

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