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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.83, 1,466.26 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.83, 1,466.26 and 328.34 is: 492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.83 : 1,466.26 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.83/1,466.26 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.83x = 1,466.26 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.83x = 481,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,431.81/977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.35

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