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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.86, 1,467.09 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.86, 1,467.09 and 328.54 is: 492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.86 : 1,467.09 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.86/1,467.09 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.86x = 1,467.09 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.86x = 481,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,992.85/977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.91

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