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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.87, 1,466.94 and 328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.87, 1,466.94 and 328.79 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.87 : 1,466.94 = 328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.87/1,466.94 = 328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.87x = 1,466.94 × 328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.87x = 482,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,320.10/977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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