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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.98, 1,466.82 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.98, 1,466.82 and 328.72 is: 493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.98 : 1,466.82 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.98/1,466.82 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.98x = 1,466.82 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.98x = 482,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,173.07/977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.03

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