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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.63, 1,466.66 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.63, 1,466.66 and 328.35 is: 492.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.63 : 1,466.66 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.63/1,466.66 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.63x = 1,466.66 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.63x = 481,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,577.81/977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.60

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