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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.79, 1,466.20 and 328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.79, 1,466.20 and 328.06 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.79 : 1,466.20 = 328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.79/1,466.20 = 328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.79x = 1,466.20 × 328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.79x = 481,001.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,001.57/977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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