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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.03, 1,467.19 and 422.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.03, 1,467.19 and 422.89 is: 634.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.03 : 1,467.19 = 422.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.03/1,467.19 = 422.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.03x = 1,467.19 × 422.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.03x = 620,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,450.53/978.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.39

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