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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.81, 1,466.78 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.81, 1,466.78 and 328.32 is: 492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.81 : 1,466.78 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.81/1,466.78 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.81x = 1,466.78 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.81x = 481,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,571.57/977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.50

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