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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.90, 1,467.14 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.90, 1,467.14 and 328.64 is: 493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.90 : 1,467.14 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.90/1,467.14 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.90x = 1,467.14 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.90x = 482,151.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,151.91/977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.05

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