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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.92, 1,467.02 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.92, 1,467.02 and 328.50 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.92 : 1,467.02 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.92/1,467.02 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.92x = 1,467.02 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.92x = 481,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,916.07/977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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