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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.86, 1,466.43 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.86, 1,466.43 and 328.44 is: 492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.86 : 1,466.43 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.86/1,466.43 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.86x = 1,466.43 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.86x = 481,634.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,634.27/977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.54

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