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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.94, 1,467.18 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.94, 1,467.18 and 328.74 is: 493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.94 : 1,467.18 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.94/1,467.18 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.94x = 1,467.18 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.94x = 482,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,320.75/977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.20

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