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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.77, 1,466.66 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.77, 1,466.66 and 328.51 is: 492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.77 : 1,466.66 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.77/1,466.66 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.77x = 1,466.66 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.77x = 481,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,805.03/977.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.76

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