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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.64, 1,466.06 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.64, 1,466.06 and 328.25 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.64 : 1,466.06 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.64/1,466.06 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.64x = 1,466.06 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.64x = 481,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,225.22/977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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