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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.66, 1,466.71 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.66, 1,466.71 and 328.38 is: 492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.66 : 1,466.71 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.66/1,466.71 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.66x = 1,466.71 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.66x = 481,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,638.23/977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.64

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