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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.61, 1,466.42 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.61, 1,466.42 and 328.35 is: 492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.61 : 1,466.42 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.61/1,466.42 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.61x = 1,466.42 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.61x = 481,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,499.01/977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.53

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