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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.85, 1,466.45 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.85, 1,466.45 and 328.43 is: 492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.85 : 1,466.45 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.85/1,466.45 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.85x = 1,466.45 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.85x = 481,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,627.15/977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.54

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