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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.69, 1,466.12 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.69, 1,466.12 and 328.61 is: 492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.69 : 1,466.12 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.69/1,466.12 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.69x = 1,466.12 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.69x = 481,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,772.72/977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.77

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