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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.85, 1,466.40 and 328.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.85, 1,466.40 and 328.41 is: 492.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.85 : 1,466.40 = 328.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.85/1,466.40 = 328.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.85x = 1,466.40 × 328.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.85x = 481,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,580.42/977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.49

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